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package org.ovirt.engine.core.bll.scheduling.policyunits;

import java.util.ArrayList;
import java.util.HashMap;
import java.util.HashSet;
import java.util.List;
import java.util.Map;
import java.util.Set;

import org.ovirt.engine.core.bll.scheduling.PolicyUnitImpl;
import org.ovirt.engine.core.bll.scheduling.pending.PendingResourceManager;
import org.ovirt.engine.core.bll.scheduling.pending.PendingVM;
import org.ovirt.engine.core.common.businessentities.VDS;
import org.ovirt.engine.core.common.businessentities.VDSGroup;
import org.ovirt.engine.core.common.businessentities.VM;
import org.ovirt.engine.core.common.errors.EngineMessage;
import org.ovirt.engine.core.common.scheduling.AffinityGroup;
import org.ovirt.engine.core.common.scheduling.PerHostMessages;
import org.ovirt.engine.core.common.scheduling.PolicyUnit;
import org.ovirt.engine.core.compat.Guid;
import org.ovirt.engine.core.dal.dbbroker.DbFacade;
import org.ovirt.engine.core.dao.VdsStaticDao;
import org.ovirt.engine.core.dao.VmDao;
import org.ovirt.engine.core.dao.scheduling.AffinityGroupDao;
import org.slf4j.Logger;
import org.slf4j.LoggerFactory;

public class VmAffinityFilterPolicyUnit extends PolicyUnitImpl {
    private static final Logger log = LoggerFactory.getLogger(VmAffinityFilterPolicyUnit.class);

    public VmAffinityFilterPolicyUnit(PolicyUnit policyUnit,
            PendingResourceManager pendingResourceManager) {
        super(policyUnit, pendingResourceManager);
    }

    @Override
    public List<VDS> filter(VDSGroup cluster, List<VDS> hosts, VM vm, Map<String, String> parameters, PerHostMessages messages) {
        return getAcceptableHosts(true, hosts, vm, messages, getPendingResourceManager());
    }

    public static List<VDS> getAcceptableHosts(boolean enforcing,
            List<VDS> hosts,
            VM vm,
            PerHostMessages messages,
            PendingResourceManager pendingResourceManager) {
        List<AffinityGroup> affinityGroups = getAffinityGroupDao().getAllAffinityGroupsByVmId(vm.getId());
        // no affinity groups found for VM return all hosts
        if (affinityGroups.isEmpty()) {
            return hosts;
        }

        Set<Guid> allVmIdsPositive = new HashSet<>();
        Set<Guid> allVmIdsNegative = new HashSet<>();

        // Group by all vms in affinity groups per positive or negative
        for (AffinityGroup affinityGroup : affinityGroups) {
            if (affinityGroup.isEnforcing() == enforcing) {
                for (Guid entityId : affinityGroup.getEntityIds()) {
                    // Skip current VM
                    if (entityId.equals(vm.getId())) {
                        continue;
                    }
                    if (affinityGroup.isPositive()) {
                        allVmIdsPositive.add(entityId);
                    } else {
                        allVmIdsNegative.add(entityId);
                    }
                }
            }
        }

        // No entities, all hosts are valid
        if (allVmIdsPositive.isEmpty() && allVmIdsNegative.isEmpty()) {
            return hosts;
        }

        // Get all running VMs in cluster
        Map<Guid, VM> runningVMsMap = new HashMap<>();
        for (VM iter : getVmDao().getAllRunningByCluster(vm.getVdsGroupId())) {
            runningVMsMap.put(iter.getId(), iter);
        }

        // Update the VM list with pending VMs
        for (PendingVM resource: pendingResourceManager.pendingResources(PendingVM.class)) {
            VM pendingVm = new VM();
            pendingVm.setId(resource.getVm());
            pendingVm.setRunOnVds(resource.getHost());
            runningVMsMap.put(pendingVm.getId(), pendingVm);
        }

        Set<Guid> acceptableHosts = new HashSet<>();
        // Group all hosts for VMs with positive affinity
        for (Guid id : allVmIdsPositive) {
            VM runVm = runningVMsMap.get(id);
            if (runVm != null && runVm.getRunOnVds() != null) {
                acceptableHosts.add(runVm.getRunOnVds());
            }
        }

        Set<Guid> unacceptableHosts = new HashSet<>();
        // Group all hosts for VMs with negative affinity
        for (Guid id : allVmIdsNegative) {
            VM runVm = runningVMsMap.get(id);
            if (runVm != null && runVm.getRunOnVds() != null) {
                unacceptableHosts.add(runVm.getRunOnVds());
            }
        }

        Map<Guid, VDS> hostMap = new HashMap<>();
        for (VDS host : hosts) {
            hostMap.put(host.getId(), host);
        }

        // Compute the intersection of hosts with positive and negative affinity and report that
        // contradicting rules to the log
        unacceptableHosts.retainAll(acceptableHosts);
        for (Guid id: unacceptableHosts) {
            log.warn("Host '{}' ({}) belongs to both positive and negative affinity list" +
                    " while scheduling VM '{}' ({})",
                    hostMap.get(id).getName(), id,
                    vm.getName(), vm.getId());
        }

        // No hosts associated with positive affinity, all hosts are applicable.
        if (acceptableHosts.isEmpty()) {
            acceptableHosts.addAll(hostMap.keySet());
        }
        else if (acceptableHosts.size() > 1) {
            log.warn("Invalid affinity situation was detected while scheduling VM '{}' ({})." +
                    " VMs belonging to the same affinity groups are running on more than one host.",
                    vm.getName(), vm.getId());
        }

        // Report hosts that were removed because of violating the positive affinity rules
        for (VDS host : hosts) {
            if (!acceptableHosts.contains(host.getId())) {
                messages.addMessage(host.getId(),
                        String.format("$affinityRules %1$s", "")); // TODO compute the affinity rule names
                messages.addMessage(host.getId(), EngineMessage.VAR__DETAIL__AFFINITY_FAILED_POSITIVE.toString());
            }
        }

        // Remove hosts that contain VMs with negaive affinity to the currently scheduled Vm
        for (Guid id : allVmIdsNegative) {
            VM runVm = runningVMsMap.get(id);
            if (runVm != null && runVm.getRunOnVds() != null
                    && acceptableHosts.contains(runVm.getRunOnVds())) {
                acceptableHosts.remove(runVm.getRunOnVds());
                messages.addMessage(runVm.getRunOnVds(),
                        String.format("$affinityRules %1$s", "")); // TODO compute the affinity rule names
                messages.addMessage(runVm.getRunOnVds(),
                        EngineMessage.VAR__DETAIL__AFFINITY_FAILED_NEGATIVE.toString());
            }
        }

        List<VDS> retList = new ArrayList<>();
        for (VDS host : hosts) {
            if (acceptableHosts.contains(host.getId())) {
                retList.add(host);
            }
        }

        return retList;
    }

    protected static VdsStaticDao getVdsStaticDao() {
        return DbFacade.getInstance().getVdsStaticDao();
    }

    protected static AffinityGroupDao getAffinityGroupDao() {
        return DbFacade.getInstance().getAffinityGroupDao();
    }

    protected static VmDao getVmDao() {
        return DbFacade.getInstance().getVmDao();
    }
}


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Recognising his existing property, a timber bungalow, is not very valuable compared to the plot it sits on, he has opted to use one of our designs to apply for detailed planning permission in the hope this increases the value and appeal of his site.
This is just one of the ways in which Thomas Robinson Architects' "off-the-peg" range of designs and services can be adapted to suit a particular requirement.
There are six different designs ranging from the compact Wood House that would suit first-time self-builders, downsizers, holiday letting or even small businesses, to a four-bedroomed Barn House, up to the Large Classic Bay with spacious public rooms and a large master suite with balcony. All these properties are extremely economical to run and align with Scottish Planning Policy - a benefit when applying for planning permission.
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Posidonia 2016: Global Shipping Community Sets Sail for Greece
Posted On 02 Jun 2016
Tag: Athens Metropolitan Expo, George Pateras, home of Greek Shipping, Posidonia 2016, Posidonia 2016 conference programme, Posidonia Games, Theodore Vokos
(from left to right: Ioannis Maragoudakis, Commodore, HORC; Charalambos Fafalios, Chairman of the Greek Shipping Cooperation Committee in London; Theodore E. Veniamis, President, Union of Greek Shipowners; Giannis Moralis, Mayor of Piraeus; Theodore Vokos, Executive Director, Posidonia Exhibitions S.A.; Theodore Dritsas, Minister of Shipping and Island Policy; Christos Labridis, Secretary General of Ports, Port Policy & Maritime Investment; Charalampos Simantonis, President, Hellenic Shortsea Shipowners Association; John C. Lyras, Chairman of the Posidonia Coordinating Committee; and Mr. George D. Pateras, President of the Hellenic Chamber of Shipping).
The organisers of Posidonia, the world's most prestigious maritime exhibition, have confirmed a 15 percent growth in size for this year's event, as the committed total of over 40.000 square metres of exhibition floor space together with a record 40 conferences and new sporting events make the 2016 edition the biggest in the event's almost 50 year-long history.
Over 1,800 exhibitors from 89 countries will participate at Posidonia 2016 which opens its doors on June 6 for a week that will see intense networking and business dealing between the world's most prominent shipping industry executives who will converge at the Athens Metropolitan Expo for the biennial maritime show.
In total, some 20.000 visitors are expected to walk the ambient halls and corridors of the state-of-the-art venue which every two years becomes the global hub of attention for an industry which carries around 90 percent of world trade. The gravitas of Posidonia and its reputation as the most important shipping event is mainly owed to its status as the home of Greek Shipping, who control some 20 percent of the world's dwt tonnage.
"The growth of Posidonia is the result of the resilience of the Greek shipping industry which has managed to cope with the current challenging conditions and maintains its leadership position thanks to its entrepreneurial spirit and by continuously upgrading and reinventing its product," said Theodore Vokos, Executive Director, Posidonia Exhibitions S.A., during a press conference to mark the launch of the 25th edition of Posidonia.
Currently, the Greek-owned fleet's average age is 11,2 years and comprises 4.585 ships, representing 19,63% of the global fleet in dwt.
"In spite of fierce international competition, Greece's ocean-going shipping sector maintains the highest ranking in the world and we continue to expand as our current newbuilding order book contains 350 ships under construction," said George Pateras, President of the Hellenic Chamber of Shipping.
At this year's Posidonia, a record of more than 200 shipyards led by traditional shipbuilding nations, China, Japan and South Korea, will hope to attract the attention of the owners of the world's largest fleet at an event synonymous to newbuilding deals.
Photo © Posidonia Exhibitions S.A.
More than 80 Information and Communications Technology (ICT) firms will vie for a slice of the smart vessel wave that has engulfed operators due to regulatory changes and the need for improved performance. And from specialist shipping suppliers, such as ballast water management and propulsion system providers, to service providers from the travel, health, safety and education sectors, the premises of the exhibition will once again buzz with the aura of global shipping's brightest brands and minds.
Moreover, the Posidonia 2016 conference programme is expected to be yet another reference point offering more reasons to visit for decision-makers, high ranking executives, analysts and the media from around the world. The 2016 conference programme includes 40 confirmed presentations, seminars and workshops delving into the global maritime community's prime focus, strategic priorities, issues and concerns.
Exhibitors and visitors of Posidonia are also expected to take advantage of the Posidonia Games, the ultimate networking platform comprising trademark sailing, football, golf and running events that are scheduled on the weekend leading up to the opening of the exhibition.
In total, over 2,500 shipping industry professionals from all over the world have registered to participate in the Games, a concept which has helped prolong hotel night stays for many Posidonia exhibitors and visitors further boosting revenues for Athens' hospitality sector and further fueling overall Posidonia spending across the city's transportation, catering and entertainment sectors, which is estimated at Euro 60 million for the duration of the exhibition.
Posidonia 2016 will run until June 10.
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Q: is there a way to negate a pattern in .dockerignore? I am trying to negate a pattern in a .dockerignore.  The Globbing is done using Go's filepath.Match rules. After checking the source, it seems we can negate a pattern by using ^ character.
.dockerfile
*
^Dockerfile
^web-app/dist

However, when i docker build, I have the following error:
Dockerfile was excluded by .dockerignore pattern '*'

Do you know if its possible to accomplish what I want ?
Thanks

A: As of version 1.7.0, this is now possible.
Negating with ! now works as you would expect and is documented in the official Dockerfile reference.
Here's an example taken from the link above:
*/temp*
*/*/temp*
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*.md
!LICENSE.md

The line !LICENSE.md will cause LICENSE.md to be included in the Docker build context despite the *.md rule.

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Home Latest Talking Location With… author Clarissa Goenawan – Tokyo
Talking Location With… author Clarissa Goenawan – Tokyo
Rainbirds by Clarissa Goenwan, set in Japan
"..settling a family matter"
Rainbirds set against Japanese Lanterns by artist Daniel Kelly
The novel is set in fictional Akakawa a small, unremarkable town that boasts none of the delights of hot spas, beautiful temples and landscape that one might associate with Japan as a visitor. It is an average place in Japan, where Keiko Ishida is found murdered.
The book opens with Ren Ishida, her much younger brother, clutching the urn containing her ashes. He has travelled from Tokyo to tie up the loose ends of her life. Their parents don't really figure in their lives as there are many family issues. He soon finds himself following in the footsteps of her old life, in that he is offered accommodation in her old room, within the eccentric Katou household, where the parents are mourning the loss of a child. He also takes up a temporary job at the crammer where she worked, also teaching English.
As he settles into his new life, he starts to be plagued by dreams which – as dreams often do – offer an insight into the overworked mind and plaguing his waking thoughts with a surreal quality, blurring reality.
Ren visits the site of her killing and stumbles upon a half smoked cigarette, which was being smoked by one of his future students, the enigmatic Seven Stars (that is a brand of cigarette), who is also a serial bubble gum thief! It may seem a bizarre hobby, but many things in Japan feel very different to those of us more familiar with Western culture. The author even takes her characters to a Love Hotel in Tokyo (a common, purpose-built facility where couples can hang out by the hour and often modelled on the Disney themes). And it is the essence of strangeness that the author conjures up so well in the, novel, overlaid with a touch of melancholy.
The author feeds in some unusual themes into the narrative and the story progresses at a gentle and reasonably satisfying pace.
#TalkingLocationWith… author Clarissa Goenawan – Tokyo
A year ago, sometime in August, I came home to find two boxes postmarked from New York. They came from my publisher, Soho Press, and inside were beautiful copies of my ARCs (Advance Reader Copies).
If I have to pick a word to describe my feelings, that would be 'magical'. The ARCs are so beautiful, accompanied by a lovely hand-written note from my editor. At that moment, I knew I wanted to take some photographs of RAINBIRDS in Japan.
RAINBIRDS, my debut novel, is a literary mystery set in Japan. While most of the stories took place in Akakawa—a fictional town I created—there were also some scenes in Tokyo.
Armed with my ARC, I went to Tokyo in October for a book tour and posted the photographs using #WhereIsRainbirds. These are some of the highlights:
First Stop – Shibuya Crossing, Tokyo
© Choo
Shibuya Hachiko Photo Credit: Choo
Probably one of the most iconic pedestrian crossings in the world. Streams of people come and go, each doing their business, yet never colliding with each other.
Photo Tips:
– Go to the nearby Starbucks and take an aerial photograph from the 2nd floor through the glass window. Be prepared to wait. The place is often crowded with tourists.
– Don't forget to take a photo with the statue of Hachiko, the most famous dog in Japan.
Where to Eat:
Walk to Shibuya MUJI and have your lunch at cozy Café&Meal MUJI. Food is simple and homey, prepared using seasonal ingredients. I love their Iced Matcha Latte.
Second Stop – Tsukiji Fish Market, Tokyo
Turn up at 3 AM (or earlier!) if you want to watch the famous tuna auction. Otherwise, be like me and come after the sunrise, enjoying the sounds and sights minus all the early morning delivery rush. One of the most memorable parts of my visit was seeing a wasabi root up-close—so unlike the usual paste I'm familiar with.
Tsukiji Sushi Photo Credit: Choo
The most popular shops are Sushi Dai and Daiwa Zushi. Expect a long line of customers. But if you ask me, I don't think you can go wrong with any of the sushi shops. I went to a Sushi Zanmai, a chain sushi shop with no queue, and was treated to the freshest sushi I've ever tasted in my life. The price is very affordable for the quality.
Tsukiji Sushi Zanmai Photo Credit: Choo
Third Stop – Meiji Jingu, Tokyo
Photo Credit: Choo
Located in Shibuya, Meiji Jingu is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Emperor Meiji and his consort, Empress Shoken. A walk to the main complex will take about ten minutes. The shrine entrance is marked by a massive torii gate, after which it's a lovely stroll into a tranquil forest. Come early on an auspicious weekend. If you're lucky, you can catch several wedding processions.
Harajuku is a short walk from Meiji Jingu and is the place for the young and fashionable. The area's focal point is Takeshita Dori, a street lined up with trendy shops and street fashion boutiques.
There are several popular crepe shops in Harajuku—Santa Monica, Marion, and Angel's Heart—and they serve awesome crepes. I got mine from Angel's Heart. Choose your favorite from a huge display of appetizing sweet and savory variations.
A short walk away, Luke's Lobster Roll is to-die-for. Fresh and sweet lobster meat chunks in generous portion slapped over a warm buttered bun. Go for the US size instead of the regular, and don't be surprised if you regret not ordering more.
Fourth Stop – Ueno Park, Tokyo
Ueno Park Photo credit: Choo
Ueno Park is a spacious public park and home to a number of museums, shrines, temples, and even a zoo. On weekends, you might be able to catch street musicians and performers.
Trivia: Ren Ishida, RAINBIRDS' main character, went to Ueno Zoo with his sister to celebrate his 10th birthday.
Ueno Performer Photo Credit: Choo
Where to Eat: Katsushin is a small and unassuming eatery specializing in tonkatsu. I chanced upon it when walking around Yushima. It's about half an hour walk from Ueno Park main entrance, so it's not exactly near, but the affordable tonkatsu set meal is the best I've ever tried.
Fifth Stop – Jiyougaoka, Tokyo
Jiyougaoka Koso-an Photo Credit: Choo
Jiyugaoka is a lovely and sophisticated European-style neighborhood. A number of boutiques selling foreign clothing labels line the street. In the afternoon, you'll see mothers fetching their kids on "mamachari" bicycles. Elegant ladies catch up with friends over lunch and tea.
Koso-an Photo Credit Choo
Peter Rabbit Cafe Photo Credit: Choo
Where to Eat: Beatrix Potter fans should head to Peter Rabbit Café. The English style café is decorated with cute Peter Rabbit and Friends plushies and storybooks. The food is also delicious and a feast for the eyes.
Koso-an is a charming Japanese traditional teahouse a mere two, three minutes walk away from Peter Rabbit Café. Their Japanese dessert and tea are beautifully presented. Take time to admire the adjoining Japanese garden and enjoy its peacefulness.
Sixth Stop – Shingashi River, Kawagoe
Kawagoe—also known as Little Edo—is a charming town outside Tokyo you can visit on a day trip. Highlights include the Penny Candy Alley, Kawagoe Festival Museum, Time Bell Tower, Taisho Roman Yume Street, Kitain Temple, and Hikawa Shrine.
Shingashi river is located at the back of Hikawa Temple. It's particularly famous for cherry-blossom viewing, but also charming all year around.
Tips: You can rent a kimono and wear it while strolling around the city. I rented mine from a shop called Bibian (Vivian). Prior reservation is recommended.
Torokko (Truck) serves a delicious all-sweet-potato-based mini kaiseki lunch. The restaurant is conveniently located near the Time Bell Tower. In the afternoon, go to Ohana, a restaurant specializing in egg dishes, and order the Kifujin no Tamago Sando (Noblewoman's Egg Sandwich).
Noblewoman's Egg Sandwich Photo Credit: Choo
Final Stop – Owakudani, Hakone
In Hakone, you can enjoy marveling at a beautiful lake, an active volcano, and mysterious forest. On a clear day, you might be able to see the majestic Mount Fuji. It is possible to visit Hakone as a day trip from Tokyo, but if time permits, do stay the night because the place is so gorgeous. Hakone is also famous for its natural hot springs.
Hakone Lake Photo Credit: Choo
What to Eat: Stop at Owakudani to buy their famous Kuro-tamago. The black eggs are sold in a bag of five for 500 yen. Eating one is supposed to add seven years to your lifespan—a bargain for the price! But it's considered unlucky to eat more than 2,5 eggs at once, so do share them with friends.
List of awards for Rainbirds:
Winner of the 2015 Bath Novel Award (UK)
One of the three finalists of the Dundee International Book Prize (UK)
Shortlisted for the 2015 SFWP Literary Award (US)
Shortlisted for the First Novel Prize (UK)
Thank you so much to Clarissa for her wonderful tour of Tokyo (book in hand, of course!) You can follow her on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and via her website.


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Ever thought that all the fun we had playing in a sand box would pan out to a fun career? Well, Echelon Homes owner Rick Elkow didn't either when he was growing in South Lyon, but you never know.
That is why building real curb appeal is just one of the fun things we get to do at our Twin Pines subdivision in Lyon Township. We also get to work with some fun, hard working individuals and hang out in some big sand box toys. We also get to share the fun we have every day with you. Here is what is going on in our South Lyon area subdivision today.


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How to Keep Your Online Tax Returns Safe From Thieves
By Molly McCluskey
After several states suspended e-filing through the popular online tax preparer, TurboTax itself temporarily pulled the plug on its state tax return e-filing services due to security concerns. The company, owned by Intuit (INTU), which also owns QuickBooks, Mint, Quicken and other personal finance and small business accounting products, resumed all regular services the following day. (Disclosure: The author owns a small amount of stock in Intuit.)
Julie Miller, a spokeswoman for Intuit, says TurboTax has enhanced security measures, which includes multistep authentication, similar to the protections used by banks and financial institutions. All state tax departments have resumed accepting returns filed through TurboTax, she says.
Although the interruption sent shock waves through the industry, as many suspected a cyber breach, TurboTax later said that the company's system had not been compromised. Instead, scammers had stolen personally identifiable information elsewhere and used it to file fraudulent returns. "We want to assure our customers and taxpayers generally that TurboTax is safe and secure, and we've taken every necessary and appropriate action to safeguard customers' information," Miller says.
Despite the assurances, TurboTax's troubles confirmed what fraud experts had been saying for years, that filers should be aware that tax returns are prime ground for hucksters and thieves.
Ease of Filing = Ease of Theft
For many Americans, late winter and early spring are just the beginning of the tax preparation process of receiving 1099 and W-2s, gathering receipts, contacting accountants or choosing an online tax preparer. But identity theft expert Steve Weisman, author of "Identity Theft Alert: 10 Rules You Must Follow to Protect Yourself from America's #1 Crime" and "50 Ways to Protect Your Identity in the Digital Age," says many tax identity thieves act on the first day of filing on Jan. 20, when taxpayers are most vulnerable.
"We know the issue: that anyone can steal a Social Security number, file electronically, and all the things that are being done by the IRS and Congress to make things easy for taxpayers are making it even easier for the fraudsters," Weisman says.
And it's not just the IRS and Congress. Many companies strive to ease the burden of filing, and that convenience can come with a price. Taxpayers who file their taxes via mobile, tablets and apps, sometimes on shared wireless networks, need to be especially diligent about their security.
"One of the primary factors of tax identity theft and fraud is that you can e-file behind a computer screen, which is really convenient if you're going to do something illegal," says Matt Davis, a spokesman for the Identity Theft Resource Center. "If you're a victim of tax identity theft, you're most likely going to be a victim of the other kinds."
Preventing Tax-Related Identity Theft
Both Weisman and Davis say that, aside from protecting personal information and Social Security numbers year-round, the single most important step in preventing tax-related identity theft is to file a tax return as early as possible.
"The IRS doesn't independently verify tax returns. They only know there's a problem once they've received a second return under the same Social Security number," Davis says. "If you're the first one in the door, you're going to have your taxes filed correctly. "
Weisman says that once a fraudulent tax return is filed, gaining access to an ill-gotten refund is fairly easy. "Identity thieves are able to file electronically, the refunds are sent either to a bank electronically or via a prepaid debit or credit card, or sent the old way with a check, which can then be fraudulently cashed," he says. In addition to filing early, the Federal Trade Commission offers these tips to prevent identity theft:
Shred copies of your tax return, drafts or calculation sheets you no longer need.
Respond to all mail from the IRS as soon as possible.
Don't give out your Social Security number unless necessary.
Check your credit report at least once a year for free at annualcreditreport.com to make sure no other accounts have been opened in your name.
And this important reminder: The IRS never contacts taxpayers by email, text or social media, only via regular mail. Any other forms of contact are fraudulent and should be reported.
If Your Information Has Been Compromised
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The good news is there is no shortage of helpful information for tax filers. The FTC offers tips for preventing tax identity theft on its website, as does Weisman's blog, Scamicide.
Taxpayers who suspect they've been victims of identity fraud should call the IRS Identity Theft Protection Specialized Unit at 800-908-4490 with a copy of a police report, the completed IRS affidavit (Form 14039) and state-issued identification. More information can be found in the Taxpayer Guide to Identity Theft on the IRS website.


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Federal Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns visited northwest Iowa Tuesday, and praised rural Iowans for making good use of USDA programs. Johanns toured an ethanol plant near Sioux Center. "I just love it," Johanns enthused, saying the corn's used to make a product people can use and the ethanol production's done something positive for the environment.
Johanns said making ethanol is also a boost for corn prices, which helps farmers who grow it. It's an opportunity to make capital investment in rural areas, as Johanns point out "you don't build ethanol plants in the middle of Washington, D.C., you build them in rural America" He says an ongoing benefit is the high-quality jobs at the plant, which will contribute to the area for a long time to come.
Sioux Energy manager Bernie Punt said he was glad to show off what they've done with USDA support. Punt says the officials are coming around to see if the agency's alternative-energy programs are working and he says they are. He praises the agency's focus on improving farm income and reducing the dependence on subsidies, saying they're out studying the results "to see what they can do next."
On the visit with the Ag Secretary was Undersecretary for Rural Development Tom Dorr, who's a farmer and a native of northwest Iowa. Dorr agreed that the agency will benefit from seeing its programs in action in farming country. "It encourages policymakers to take a fresh look at how we go about developing rural and ag policy."
Dorr he said he takes special pride in showing off his home turf to the Secretary of Agriculture Dorr said the tour included a busload of fifty people from all over the country who also were getting a chance to see "all the innovative, creative and opportunistic people that are out here."
Ag Secretary Johanns said making ethanol is one way to improve farm income and opportunities that will give more young people the ability to make a living and stay on the farm. The group left to visit a lab that makes "nutra-ceutical" products for human healthcare, and then headed to a hospital in Orange City that's received some USDA Rural Development funds. The tour's being sponsored by Farm Foundation, a nonprofit think tank for conservation and rural development.
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UNIST Students Honored with 2016 Global Ph.D. Fellowship
A total of 17 graduate students from Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) has been honored with 2016 Global Ph.D Fellowship.
JongCheol Pyo (School of Urban and Environmental Engineering) has been honored as one of the recipients of 2016 Global Ph.D Fellowship.
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The National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF) has awarded JongCheol Pyo (School of Urban and Environmental Engineering), a graduate student in the combined master-doctoral program at UNIST, with a 2016 Global PhD Fellowship (GPF).
Jointly sponsored by the Korean Ministry of Education and the Korean National Research Foundation (NRF), the fellowship is the biggest and most competitive nationwide education program for graduate students in South Korea.
The selection committee selected his research proposal, highlighting his work about preventing water system from severe algal bloom. As one of the awardees, JongCheol will receive two years of fellowship support, including tuition, research expenses, and a stipend for living expenses until completion of his PhD.
JongCheol's research on "Hyperspectral Image Sensing and Water Quality Modeling for Harmhul Algal Bloom" is expected to gain momentum for development, as he has been awarded this year's GPF scholarship to further support his work. He is currently working on the development of technology aims to better detect, monitor, and predict harmful algal blooms on rivers, using high-resolution hyperspectral image data that are captured from a light aircraft.
"In comparision with existing technologies, this new method can analyze the overall dispersion rate of harmful algal bloom in an entire river," JongCheol says. He expects that this technology will not only maximize the efficiency of existing algae removal technologies, but also can potentially be used as the basis for government's future water quality management policies.
JongCheol has already been given the credit for his dedication to research on harmful algal bloom prediction by winning the Grand prize at 2014 Academy Water Prize. Currently he is engaged at the National Institute of Environmental Research to estimate the distribution of algae around the whole region of the Geum River.
JongCheol says, "It really is an honor to be one of the awardees, as GPF is the biggest and most competitive fellowship for graduate students in Korea." He adds, "I will devote my full-time, energy, and attention to research".
Launched in 2011, the Global Ph.D. Fellowship recognizes and supports outstanding graduate students who are pursuing research-based master's and doctoral degrees in science. Each year, around 200 students are selected from more than 1,000 applicants.
The program is designed to support talented students with two-year intensive support through an annual grant of 40 million KRW, thereby allowing them to focus on their study and research without financial concerns. In this year, the NRF selected 218 students from 1,561 nationwide applicants, and UNIST produced 17 awardees in total.
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Keywords associated to this article: climate change, pollution, temperature-dependent phenomena, weather, industrial engineering, school of urban and environmental engineering, Global Ph.D Fellowship
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To study the relationship between the varying degrees of cognitive load and long-range synchronization among neural networks, we utilized a dual-task paradigm combining concurrent word recall working memory tasks and oculomotor tasks that differentially activate the common frontoparietal (FP) network. We hypothesized that each dual-task combination would generate differential neuronal activation patterns among long-range connection during word retention period. Given that the FP alpha-phase synchronization is involved in attentional top-down processes, one would expect that the long-range synchronization pattern is affected by the degrees of dual-task demand. We measured a single-trial phase locking value in the alpha frequency (8–12 Hz) with electroencephalography in healthy participants. Single-trial phase locking value characterized the synchronization between two brain signals. Our results revealed that different amounts of FP alpha-phase synchronization were produced by different dual-task combinations, particularly during the early phase of the word retention period. These differences were dependent on the individual's working memory capacity and memory load. Our study shows that during dual-task, each oculomotor task, which is subserved by distinct neural network, generates different modulation patterns on long-range neuronal activation and FP alpha-phase synchronization seems to reflect these differential cognitive loads.


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La Brescia-Napoli, evento riconosciuto dalla Federazione Motociclistica Italiana, è una manifestazione motociclistica di mezzi d'epoca che corre da Brescia a Napoli per circa 1000 km in quattro giornate.

Il viaggio si caratterizza come gara a squadre – ognuna composta da 4 motociclisti – che competono tra loro.

La gara è contraddistinta da un road-book che indica punti passaggio di particolare attrattiva, alcuni opzionali e altri obbligatori: ogni squadra disegna il suo percorso. A fine giornata, fotografie strategiche e scontrini della pausa pranzo sono gli originali strumenti di verifica per confermare il transito dei viaggiatori.

La storia
Il progetto è iniziato nel 2016: in questo primo viaggio furono cinque le moto d'epoca in corsa, la più vecchia fu una Royal Enfield del 1940; accompagnate solo da una Fiat 1100 del 1956, che trasportava bagagli e pochissima attrezzatura, attraversarono l'Italia con lo spirito che guida l'avventura da allora. Un cammino sulle spalle della storia, tra borghi e percorsi della splendida Italia, che ogni anno parte con l'obiettivo di legare lungo il viaggio diverse comunità e, soprattutto, di promuovere collaborazione e gioco di squadra.

Da allora, ogni anno, il gruppo di avventurieri centauri è cresciuto.

Nel corso degli anni, la motocicletta più vecchia iscritta è stata una Guzzi Sport 14 del 1930; la più giovane, sempre della scuderia Moto Guzzi, una Idroconvert del 1978. La motocicletta di minor cilindrata in gara è stata una Morini Corsarino 48cc del 1967, la più potente e forse anche più preziosa una Vincent HDR del 1947.

Il percorso
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 2016 e 2017 | Brescia • Bagno di Romagna • Civita Castellana • Formia • Napoli
 2018 | Brescia • Bertinoro • Spello • Nettuno • Napoli
 2019 e 2020 | Brescia • Sarzana • Buonconvento • Nettuno • Napoli
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Leo Varadkar, the health minister, says there are no plans to close any of the 19 maternity units across the country.
"It is not proposed to close any of them," he said when he launched Ireland's first national maternity strategy yesterday.
It was developed following a number of baby deaths at Midland Regional Hospital, Portlaoise, and the death of Savita Halappanavar at University College Galway in October 2012 following a miscarriage.
Mr Varadkar said a new model of care would involve linking bigger hospitals with all of the smaller maternity units, which do not have a lot of births.
Portlaoise Hospital has already been linked with the Coombe Women's Hospital in Dublin — the hospitals signed a memorandum of understanding last March.
Mr Varadkar said linking smaller units with one of the big university or teaching hospitals would ensure that they were adequately staffed and staff rotated.
Networking the smaller units with a bigger centre would also ensure standards and quality of care were upheld.
The strategy recommends that dedicated emergency obstetric teams be provided in each maternity unit.
Mr Varadkar said that improving maternity services was not just about infrastructure and staffing, it was also about giving mothers more choice and looking after their health and wellbeing.
"It's going to cost about €52m to implement over the next 10 years — an extra €9m a year in the initial years," he said.
"The best thing about this is that it is practical, achievable, and affordable and I am determined to drive its implementation."
Under the strategy, the number of consultant obstetrician/gynaecologists will increase by 10 a year; and the number of midwives by more than a 100 a year. Therapists, dieticians, and public health nurses will also be appointed. The strategy points out the Clinical Programme for Obstetrics and Gynaecology wants the number of obstetricians/gynaecologists to increase over a phased period, rather than recruiting a large number.
Each mother will be offered choices about her care according to whether the pregnancy is normal, medium, or high-risk and their care will be delivered by a particular team. Every woman will have a named lead healthcare professional who will have overall clinical responsibility. A 1:1 midwife to woman ratio is recommended.
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Watch: Geraldo Rivera Bets Jesse Watters $1,000 GOP Will Not Win Both House, Senate Majorities in Midterms
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Fox News co-host Geraldo Rivera took co-host Jesse Watters up on a $1,000 bet Thursday on "The Five" that Republicans will take the House and Senate in the upcoming midterm elections.
Rivera said, "I believe that this race is an absolute toss-up right now. I think the only numbers that matter are the price of gasoline and the Dow. If gas keeps going down and the Dow keeps going up, I think you'll have at the very worst for the Democrats a divided government. Republicans favored to win the House the Democrats favored to maintain the Senate."
Watters said, "I understand the anxiety for Democrats. The way they're scared is so big that they might not get the House and the Senate back for several cycles. And that means no legislative wins, that means no Supreme Court justice confirmations. They're looking at a few dark years."
Rivera said, "If the generic ballot has the GOP at 45.6% and the Democrats at 45.0%, that's a toss-up right now. I don't where your confidence comes from."
Watters said, "It is going to be a wave election and you are going to lose the Senate. I'll bet you a thousand dollars right now."
Rivera said, "A thousand dollars?"
Watters said, "Both chambers."
Rivera said, "Both chambers a thousand dollars you got it!"
Rivera and Watters shook hands.
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Vybz Kartel murder trial update.
The defense attorneys had their turn with Detective Sergeant Patrick Linton on the witness stand today.
Linton has been on the stand since last Friday presenting audio, video, photo, and BBM messages evidence to the court. The former Cybercrime unit head played some damaging video and BBM messages in court yesterday detailing how Lizard was killed.
But Vybz Kartel lead attorney Tom Tavares-Finson started his cross-examination of Linton today and immediately went on the attack.
Tavares-Finson then asked Linton to explain what is social media and what is Facebook before asking him to open his Facebook page. To which the cop said no because his account was private.
"You have been putting some very nasty things on Facebook," Tavares-Finson chided the cop.
Tavares-Finson also asked the judge to force Linton to open his Facebook page, but Linton says his account was deactivated. But the lawyer says he has video of the page of some of the stuff Linton has been saying about Vybz Kartel.
Detective Sergeant Patrick Linton told the court that he deactivated the account around 10 o'clock this morning.
Tavares-Finson then brought to the attention of the detective that in 2011, around two weeks before Vybz Kartel's arrest he had posted some nasty things on Facebook regarding a photo of the dancehall star and a Trinidadian female from his reality show Teacha's Pet.
However, Linton denied the allegations suggesting that Facebook can be hacked.
We will update you more on these details.


Some recent studies are showing that how much Vitamin D you have in your system may be connected to certain types of chronic pain, notably osteoarthritis and fibromyalgia.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture supported a study that indicates if you're not getting adequate Vitamin D in your diet, you may be at increased risk of developing osteoarthritis, which affects nearly 28 million Americans. It is a degeneration of joint cartilage and the underlying bone, most common from middle age onward. It causes pain and stiffness, especially in the hip, knee, and thumb joints.
The scientists looked at a subset of data collected during a longitudinal study called the Osteoarthritis Initiative (OAI), which is a large study of individuals with, or at risk of, knee osteoarthritis. The researchers focused on 418 volunteers for whom blood serum concentrations of vitamin D were available and for who radiographs to assess knee osteoarthritis progression were available. The volunteers were followed for 4 years and monitored for knee osteoarthritis progression and vitamin D levels in their blood.
The same may be true for sufferers of fibromyalgia, a chronic disorder characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, and tenderness in localized areas.
A group of Korean researchers shared their results that found low levels of Vitamin D may be common in fibromyalgia patients. They injected cholecalciferol (vitamin d3) in the muscles every four weeks for three times and found pain and fatigue decreased.
The paper was presented at the European League against Rheumatism Annual European Congress in Rome.
Low levels of vitamin D have been reported in patients with inflammatory rheumatic conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis (RA), osteoarthritis (OA) and fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS). Vitamin D is acquired either from dietary sources of from exposure to ultraviolet B (UVB) radiation, which converts the precursors in the skin into cholecalciferol.
If you are looking for ways to increase your Vitamin D intake, the best source is sunlight. That makes some dermatologists nervous given the risk for skin cancer, but it's by far the best source of Vitamin D.
In addition, fatty fish like salmon and tuna, fortified milk and egg yolks are other sources of Vitamin D.
And of course, you may also buy Vitamin D supplements to augment your intake.
Both B12 and D are important to be checked for any type of deficiency. Yes, B12 deficiency can lead to more nerve pain! I am currently taking injections for 6 mos and then having recheck of B12; and I take 3000 units of Vit D, plus get out in the sunshine w/o sunscreen for 20 minutes (either early morning or late afternoon, to prevent burning. I also have Celiac Disease and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, along with other health issues related to my back, tailbone and feet and legs….don't forget your Magnesium, too! Very important to help with muscle spasms and constipation!
I have been taking 5000 mg of Vitamin D a day for osteoporosis. Is this too much? I also suffer from lower back pain and hip pain.
I take D3 and find no difference in my pain level for arthritis.
what about vitamin b12 dificiency..
Just and FYI, most chronically sick patients will have a Vit D deficiency especially those with autoimmune diseases! It's always best to get your levels checked before you end up taking too much! This is from someone who suffers from a genetic and autoimmune disease. And this will help a bit of the pain, but it's not the ROOT of the pain or the cause of an autoimmune disease or fibromyalgia!
This is s good to know. I take Vitamin D and will continue after reading this article. Thanks so much.


One of the most important times of pastoral care may be when someone in our church moves to another city. It may avoid many problems if they're helped to start looking for a good church before they go!
A website listing Bible-believing churches all over Britain (and, often, their own websites) is www.eauk.org/churchsearch . Probably the largest group of evangelical churches not listed there can be found via www.fiec.org.uk . Another helpful site is www.FindaChurch.co.uk.
Do this church's leaders believe and want to obey the whole Bible, absolutely unreservedly; and do they believe the truths `of first importance` that it teaches – especially that Christ was God, that he died to pay for our sins, that he then rose physically from the dead `according to the Scriptures` (1 Cor 15), and that we are saved only by `turning to God in repentance and having faith in our Lord Jesus` (Acts 20:21)?
Is the Bible central to this church's life and teaching? No church is perfect, but is the Bible taught here in a way that is passionate above all to seek to draw out what the passage really says, and then to apply it to everyday life?
Whatever its size, is this church serious about reaching out with the gospel to those who don't yet know Jesus?
Again, whatever its size, does its worship bring you closer to God? And is it a place where you could envisage bringing your not-yet-Christian friends?
Do its members seem to be interested in each other and caring for each other, and for newcomers?
Does it seem to take prayer seriously?
Does it seem to have a heart for God's mission into the whole world?
Pray with your departing sister or brother that the Father will lead them; and stay in touch until you know they are solidly settled in a fellowship elsewhere!


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A tradition for many years at CCC, the Outstanding Alumni Award is the highest honor that Central Community College bestows upon an outstanding alum. The award salutes the achievements of outstanding alumni whose personal lives, professional achievements and community service exemplify the mission statement, "Central Community College Maximizes Student and Community Success."
Award recipients are selected based on the following criteria:
CCC college career: The nominee must have earned an associate's degree or diploma and have graduated at least five years prior to the nomination.
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Late last spring Sister Barbara Jean, superior of the Community of St. John Baptist, approached me about the possibility of her order having a home for two or three sisters at Saint Mary's. A conversation and period of discernment began. Her order started in England but its first work in the United States was here in Manhattan. The sisters' motherhouse is now in Mendham, New Jersey, and they are well known to many in our parish community. From the beginning of the conversation the Board of Trustees and I have been very excited.
One of my favorite verses of scripture is Matthew 13:52, "Jesus said to them, 'Therefore every scribe who has been trained for the kingdom of heaven is like a householder who brings out of his treasure what is new and what is old.'" Our mission house was built to be a convent for religious sisters who would be dedicated to working with the "women and girls" – as they used to say – of the parish. The parish house was for the male curates whose work would have a focus with "men and boys." As our conversation continued so many possibilities for the future opened up.
I asked an architect to give me a preliminary idea of what it would cost to put the fifth floor of the Mission House in shape so that two sisters could be in residence (and so that there might be space for a third to stay occasionally). I asked for our Bishop's blessing on the conversation very early in the process. Our contacts with the sisters have increased. Many of you know Sister Deborah Francis who has been with us most Wednesdays since the winter. Last Christmas a member of Saint Mary's national community sent a donation of $25,000.00 and asked me as rector to decide how it might best be used. I immediately had an idea.
This week the parish community, local and national, will be receiving appeal materials from the Board of Trustees. Our Goal is $150,000.00. We think we will need at least $50,000.00 for construction (and plumbing) on the Mission House fifth floor for a residence for the sisters. We need new kneeling cushions for the church – and we need 400 of them. These will cost $30,000.00. We also need a new hot water heater for the entire Saint Mary's complex. This project will cost $25,000.00. Forty-five thousand dollars is needed to restore the handrails for the front of the church and additional small scale capital improvements to the complex. Yes, there's much more to be done. But I think the time is right for these projects now. On behalf of the Board of Trustees, I ask for your support.
The sisters' ministry has evolved over the years and the two sisters who will be stationed first at Saint Mary's have a particular ministry of spiritual direction and counseling and of teaching. I can hardly wait for their help in the sacristy! They will be part of our regular Sunday and weekday community of prayer. Their ministry in the parish and to the local community will grow and evolve.
Restoring our handrails and providing proper kneeling cushions for the church are projects that speak for themselves. The purchase and installation of a new water heater for a plant like ours (and the removal of the old one) is more expensive than you might imagine, especially in the middle of New York City. More projects await growth and funding so that the work of this parish goes forward, but for now, these are the ones that the leaders of the parish have suggested.
We enter upon this work, not only with the intention of preaching the comfortable Gospel of Christ, and of ministering the Holy Sacraments to His people, but also, of restoring to its proper place and important the Worship of God – the rendering of Adoration to Him as a congregational and ceremonial act --, (made beautiful, majestic and impressive by all the outward adornments, which are called the Beauty of Holiness, springing from the heart-love, within) but, which in later times have been forgotten.
The Reverend Thomas McKee Brown, 1868.
PRAYER LIST . . . Your prayers are asked especially for Daniel and Gloria who are hospitalized, and for Suyeko, Roxanne, Grace, Tony, Michelle, Ray, Isa, Joy, Christine, Danny, Ann, William, John, Laura, Gabriela, Eve, Roy, Deborah, Virginia, Mary, William, Ana, Gilbert, Marion, Jeanne, Joseph, Rick, Thomas, priest and Charles, priest; and for the members of our Armed Forces on active duty, especially Fahad, Joseph, Patrick, Bruce, Brenden, Jonathan, Christopher, Timothy, Nestor, Freddie, Dennis and Derrick . . . GRANT THEM PEACE . . . June 26: 1985 Kenneth Mealy.
CONFESSIONS . . . Confessions will be heard on Saturday, June 24, by Father Beddingfield and on Saturday, July 1, by Father Gerth.
LITURGICAL NOTES . . . The Feast of Saint Peter & Saint Paul, Apostles, is Thursday, June 29. As is our custom, a Sung Mass will be offered at 6:00 PM on Thursday in addition to the 12:10 Mass that day. The 6:20 Mass on the Eve, Wednesday, June 28, will also be for Saint Peter & Saint Paul.
AROUND THE PARISH . . . As we go to press, Daniel Craig continues at Hackensack University Medical Center and Gloria Fitzgerald is recuperating at the Helen Hayes Rehabilitation Center in West Haverstraw, New York. Please keep them in your prayers . . . The Spirituality and Reading group continues with the work of Dietrich Bonhoeffer. The next meeting, on Sunday, July 23, will continue with its discussion of The Cost of Discipleship and will also begin to discuss Letters and Papers from Prison . . . Father Mead is on vacation. He returns to the parish on July 6 . . . This week we have appreciated the help of Beth Mahaffey in the office this week while Sandra Schubert has been on vacation . . . Flowers are needed for the Sundays in July. Please contact the parish office if you wish to give them . . . Father Gerth, Father Beddingfield and several parishioners will be joining the Community of St. John Baptist for their Commemoration Day celebrations on Sunday afternoon, June 25 in Mendham, New Jersey. All who may be in the area are invited to attend. The community's website can be found at www.csjb.org . . . Pictures from our Corpus Christ Procession through Times Square can be seen in the photo gallery of the church web site . . . Attendance Last Sunday 297.
6:00 PM Evening Prayer, 6:20 PM Mass. The 12:10 Mass on Wednesday is sung. The Feast of Saint Peter & Saint Paul, Apostles, is observed with Sung Mass on Thursday, June 25, at 6:00 PM.


June 4-9 2018 downtown bentonville will host the first nwa shakespeare festival!
We spark and ignite the imagination through fresh innovative productions that have their origin from the classics and provide in-depth theatre education.
We see each show as a conversation with you, our audience. We hope that we make you feel deeply, make the wheels in your head turn and even laugh out loud.
The Classical Edge has provided Shakespeare in the park for Northwest Arkansas over the past 7 years. This year we are evolving and partnering with Bentonville Parks and Rec along with several other contributors, producing Northwest Arkansas' first Shakespeare Festival! The Classical Edge has served over 2000 people since it's debut performance of Twelfth Night in the summer of 2012. Each year TCE has performed one Shakespeare in the Park production and provides "edge"ucational outreach to schools across Arkansas. TCE travels to several schools bringing a 2 day workshop to students, a 1 day workshop for educators. We are very excited this coming year to be bringing to Northwest Arkansas first annual Shakespeare Festival June of 2018. More to come!


That was not a snarky comment....it was meant to show genuine concern that you know the correct information in regards to the Medicare rules. Please take it how I meant it (it can be difficult to interpret intentions in print media).
new_cruiser is correct, the name of this situation is the Special Enrollment Period. You could theoretically go forever without needing to sign up for Medicare as long as you have employer provided health insurance. When that ends, they give you 8 months to sign up for Medicare. Luckily this works out in my time frame.
Okay, my apology for what I misinterpreted. Concern was why I originally said what I said, to hopefully keep you from making what I thought might be a potentially disastrous and expensive mistake in an area that isn't the easiest one to interpret, Medicare. From what you've said you've done a really good job of going to the best place to find out about your future Medicare needs, Medicare itself and was my intent also but you had already done exactly the right stuff!
And now the government is back on the job so you should have no problems getting to your port of embarkation (knock on wood!!!) Hope you have a safe trip to and from your ports and a great cruise!
Many years ago my wife and I decided we were going to retire at 55, our 2 children would be independent by then and we would have some time to save what we could. We would not have any health care worries as we live in a country that has a health care system for all. On approaching 55 we looked at our pensions and savings, we would never be rich but how much did we need. We decided to both take early retirement anyway, our monthly income dropped more than 50% but we soon discovered that our quality of life would go up more than 100%. About 6 years into retirement just after my 60th birthday I visited my doctor with what I thought was a minor issue, I had a blood test and 6 hours later was admitted to hospital. One week in hospital gave me plenty on time to reflect on the travelling we had done through Europe and North America and be grateful for the time and freedom retirement had given us. Now with all that behind me we have had several more great holidays and in 6 weeks we are going on our 1st major cruise to India and Asia. Retirement is not for everyone but it has been great for us.
Some who answered choose to work part-time, but I don't think that qualifies as retirement, per se.
3. Worked for a school district that allows me to pay into their insurance at the same low rate I did when I was still teaching. Retired at 58. My husband also worked for a school district that provides free insurance for all employees (not family members) and retirees until age 65. He retired on his 62nd birthday. We are incrediably fortunate. BTW, if the US had universal health care like all other developed countries it wouldn't be an issue!
My wife retired the first chance she had, because of changes and the environment at the last company where she worked.
I retired in 2016, at age 72, having spent the final 14-plus years of my working life traveling 30-plus weeks a year for a European company that had a mandatory-retirement-at-age-65 policy. That is deemed age discrimination in the US, so I was, and will likely forever be, the oldest employee in their history. So, why did I retire? I had had a heart attack the year before – while on vacation! – and had returned to work. They finally convinced me that I should retire while I (and my wife) were still healthy enough to do the things we enjoy. Which is what we have been doing ever since.
I had the full old fashion 'gold watch' pension which allowed me to keep my health insurance until I reached 65. That was a really good deal since I retired at 51 after 31 years with a large corporation. The boss had a meeting to explain the 'one shot a it' retirement program. It took me about 3 days to figure it out....full benefits... and since a new way to calculate the pension amount...my pension increased a whopping 90%....no brainer. I continued to work in another related industrial engineering field for another 13 years while collecting my pension. I finally, at age 64, gave it all up after 44 years of work.
I now have almost 34.5 years in the education business. I must admit that I'm weary of the constant paperwork, constant stress, and many students needing mega amounts of attention. I feel I cannot take it anymore. I am 56 years old with no mortgage, little debt, a good pension, and retirement savings. Also my health is good. I can stay on the health insurance plan until medicare. Logic tells me to stay for at least 35 years, but my sanity tells me otherwise. In a few weeks, I have to let the school district know of my decision. I think I know what my decision will be... Life is too short!
I don't want to be my high school guidance counselor who worked until she was 71. Finally when she did retire, she lived for less than a year after having a heart attack.
I too, was an educator. I retired at 53. My husband was already retired from construction and I saw too many of my colleagues wait till 65 or so. They then spent a couple years caring for their husbands who then died and now they are alone in retirement. I didn't want that to be me, so I quit when I was financially able. I'm 57 now and have been on four cruises and numerous other vacations that I wouldn't have been able to do if I were still working full time. I currently substitute teach, which I love. I work as much or as little as I want, and am free to vacation whenever! And no more dealing with all the school stuff, like paperwork, lesson plans, parents, etc! Only drawback is that I have to pay for our own health insurance, which costs us a fortune!
Kudos to you for substitute teaching! A good friend of mine tells me this is the thing to do! I don't know...I need to take a break from the chalkboard jungle right now. So maybe a year or two from now. Also, my pension limits the amount of hours a retired teacher can sub in school (state teacher pension fund). I know I don't have to keep my license/certificate up to date to sub. The state requires someone with a BS degree for short term subbing.
Retirement is a few years off for us, but we're in a better position to plan more carefully. My husband's retirement pension starts when he's 60, so that's a big thing right there.
DH and I are both totally fed up with the pc atmosphere in most workplaces anymore. I'm in the process of selling or getting rid of things we probably won't ever use again. We live in a nice townhome right now, and God willing this will be our last stop before retirement. Right now we're in eastern Missouri to take care of my mil. Depending on how things go with her we can't wait to go back to South Carolina. If you live in the Midwest and like it, good for you. It's too cold for me and people aren't very friendly here.
I keep moving my retirement date. I'm 66, turning 67 at the end of November. I work for the State, and will have 20 years in next year.
Back in 2015/2016 we went through a so-called "reorganization" that was basically a way to put a target on the back of every older employee with experience. The philosophy seemed to be that the Millennials know everything, and we had nothing to teach or offer them. I somehow survived the purge, but got relegated to a position that was one step above entry level, even though I'm a college graduate with a professional certification and 40+ years of experience. My personal and professional confidence was shattered. I felt worthless, used, and overworked.
I was going to retire late last year when I turned 66, my full retirement age for SS. Out of the blue I was approached by another Division, and was offered a lateral move. I had to take a pay cut, but feel valued and appreciated for the work I do. I decided to push my retirement to November of 2020. Now I'm rethinking that. I work with several people who are 70 and over, and they show no signs of quitting. Barring any health issues, I see where I can make it to 70 and increase the amt. of SS and pension I get.
The only drawback is my cruising life. 😉 However, I'm taking b2b cruises at the end of this month that will have me out of the office for 2 weeks, and I'm booked on a 2-wk. Panama Canal cruise next February. Unlike my previous job, I have back-up on this job so I don't have a mess waiting for me when I return to the office.
To me the decision to retire is a balancing act between deciding what you want to do in retirement and having the funds to do it. I'm willing to work longer in order to have an easier financial life later on. But it's nice to know if I have to retire due to unforeseen circumstance, I'm old enough and have enough time in the system to draw SS and a pension, besides my retirement savings.
I retired in December 2014, when I was 54. My husband retired at the same time. He's eight and a half years older than me, and we had always planned to retire together.
We had originally planned to wait a couple more years at least, but I was ill in the summer of 2014, and it makes you re-evaluate your life. We crunched the numbers, and decided it was possible to retire sooner rather than later.
Nearly four and a half years later we have no regrets - we've done some long cruises we never had time to do while we were still at work, and everyday seems like an adventure.
Sounds like it is time to retire. Enjoy!


So I'm following the scoring found on the basic Legacy Challenge.
I've got a scoresheet I'm keeping on Google Docs that I made!
Not everything is on that list, but I also keep a checklist of the non-countable things by my desk, which one day I'll translate to here, so... coming soon?


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Occupy Rural: Its Place And Its Possibilities
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Occupy gathering in Coeur D'Alene, Idaho; Jessica Robinson, Oregon Public Broadcasting
Politics troubles our consciences. But places haunt our imaginations.
– Michael Kimmelman
This last weekend, as I've mentioned previously, I had the honor of presenting The Art of the Rural at the BIG FEED, a "regional social" of art, music, and rural culture organized by the M12 group of artists. Unbeknownst to me, two events happened during this weekend which have led me to consider again the rural element to the Occupy movement — both its challenges and its extraordinary potential.
I say this first: my opinions on this subject are purely my own and they do not necessarily reflect the opinions of anyone else associated with AOTR. My editorial logic for covering the Occupy movement, as opposed to the Tea Party, is that — as responsible journalists are reporting — this is still an amalgamous, decentralized and non-partisan group of citizens. The minute that this becomes aligned with a traditional political party is most likely the minute that it loses most of its cultural imperative. As it relates to this site, I am more interested in writing about people than political parties; at this point, this is an extraordinary and moving example of people uniting across generational and class lines.
To return, I was interested how, during the BIG FEED, the Occupy movement was referenced alternately with curiosity and passion by both local presenters and folks who have flown from far away to attend the event: rural people, members of the rural diaspora, and even their supporters in urban areas, are all thinking about how this movement might be applied to the countryside. Last week we offered one example from southern Missouri, complete with Rachel Reynolds Luster's take on the events.
Steph Larsen and Brian DePew Occupy The Pasture; photograph Steph Larsen
In a moment of synchronicity, just as such a dialogue was percolating around the edges of the BIG FEED on the Colorado high plains, I received an email from Anna Culver informing me that an Occupy Rural group [Twitter: @occupyrural] was online, collecting "storylines" via toll-free phone that they would present via Soundcloud. Here's the introduction to this storytelling project:
Another Test by occupyrural
Occupy Rural also maintains a Facebook presence, and they ask that readers submit their stories to the ever-expanding tumblr page We Are The 99 Percent. If folks haven't seen this tumblr page yet, I highly recommend a visit; it's the best articulation of what concerns this movement.
At the BIG FEED I had the opportunity to meet Mimi Zeiger, the editor and publisher of loud paper and a leading voice on art, architecture, and urban space, and she offered within her talk some inspiring examples of how artists and citizens are reclaiming public space — ideas which readers can find in her Interventionist Toolkit series published online at Places. We had a chance afterwards to talk about the connections between interventionist art and the Occupy movement, and Ms. Zeiger later alerted me to a piece by New York Times architecture critic Michael Kimmelman that holds real possibility for folks who want to think through the potential for a rural Occupy movement.
"In Protest, The Power Of Place," will resonate with many of our readers because it's less interested in politics than how place and community serve as a movement's lasting source of power. Instead of the expected myriad of demands at Occupy Wall Street (or beyond), Mr. Kimmelman tells us, "the encampment itself has become the point:"
And it was obvious to me watching the crowd coalesce over several days that consensus emerges urbanistically, meaning that the demonstrators, who have devised their own form of leaderless governance to keep the peace, find unity in community. The governing process they choose is itself a bedrock message of the protest.
It produces the outlines of a city, as I said. The protesters have set up a kitchen, for serving food, a legal desk and a sanitation department, a library of donated books, an area where the general assembly meets, a medical station, a media center where people can recharge their laptops using portable generators, and even a general store, called the comfort center, stocked with donated clothing, bedding, toothpaste and deodorant — like the food, all free for the taking.
To modify Mr. Kimmelman's language, how might "consensus emerge ruralistically?" Herein lies the reason that I feel that the Occupy movement could hold even greater possibility for rural place and rural citizens: we see a drastically different sense of geographic and community scale in rural places, and we may find that — despite coming from different ideological backgrounds — the Occupy movement in rural America could allow for folks to not only raise awareness of pressing, unacceptable, national problems but also to work as a community to solve them on a local level. Certainly, this can also happen in a city, though, as I know from a few years in living in Boston, it is too easy to retreat back into our physical and cultural neighborhoods. In rural America, such retreat is impossible. We have to see each other. We have to work together.
This is already evidenced in the diverse group of Occupy rural folks we previously covered; the solutions they proposed were singular, sensible, and non-partisan. Tomorrow I will continue this commentary on the rural Occupy movement with a look at these solutions, and the rhetoric of its urban counterparts.
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