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The Battle of Turkey Pasta
He'd eaten it a million times. Well, that's exaggerating. He's eaten Kraft Mac & Cheese and/or turkey dogs a million times. He'd eaten this many times and always liked it. What's not to like about pasta with marinara sauce and ground turkey? Though it had been a while since he'd had it, that shouldn't have mattered.
My Little Dude is a picky eater, that's no secret. He always has been. Even with the baby food in jars he was given at six months old, he rejected most of them. Usually all over me and my clothes.
But one exception to the rule has been Mrs. Dude's famous "Turkey Pasta". She's made it for years and he's always been a big fan, just as I am. And in some weird coincidence, he usually wears a white or light-colored shirt on the days that he eats it. That's partly why we buy kegs of stain remover at Costco.
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But a few months ago, my sister came to visit and introduced the Little Dude to a new culinary treat: "Butter Pasta". I can't really argue that in most circumstances items topped with butter usually taste better than items mixed with turkey, but this dish may be an exception to that rule. My sister made butter pasta for my nieces and the Little Dude immediately took to it. So much so that he started requesting it multiple times a week. If he gets excited to eat something we get excited, though in this case I wish it had a little more protein in it.
Given his affection for his new favorite dish, and the ease of preparation, he started eating it a lot. Also since it was over 100 degrees for most of the summer and Turkey Pasta can be a heavy meal, we didn't make it much over the last couple months. But I figured it was time to bring it back. Just as people clamor for the McRib every time McDonald's puts it back on the menu, so should the Little Dude enjoy his beloved Turkey Pasta once again.
Mrs. Dude took him to the grocery store to pick out pasta, as he is very intrigued by the various shapes. He picked out butterflies (farfalle), corkscrews (fusilli), tubes (penne) and more. Then he helped pour them into the boiling water, watching excitedly as they danced around the bubbles. He waited as the shapes were mixed with sauce and put in his favorite bowl on the table for him.
And then he refused to eat it.
He wanted something else to eat. Butter Pasta. Which is OK sometimes, but that's not what we'd prepared and it's time for him to get on the same page as us. Making two separate meals is annoying.
The next hour was not a fun course of events, with many tears shed and a failed bribery attempt, but in the end he opted to go to bed hungry and mad. Which is a truly heartbreaking thing for a parent to watch but was entirely his choice.
Punishment came when he bounded into our room this morning at 5:30am, cheerful and happy. Acting as though nothing had occurred ten hours earlier. "I'm hungry!" he giggled.
Perfect! We are having Turkey Pasta for breakfast...
How have you or would you deal with a situation like this?
Labels: Butter Pasta, Little Dude, Macaroni and cheese, McDonald's, McRib, Mrs. Dude, Pasta Shapes, Picky Eater, Turkey Dogs, Turkey Pasta
TNMom October 22, 2012 at 11:58 PM
The ONLY answer is to make him go to bed hungry. I have failed many times by giving into a PB&J request and now I have a spoiled brat picky eater that throws a level 5 fit when I try to tell her that she has to eat this or nothing. Stand strong daddy, it WILL pay off in the end!
Oh and I am SO going to be making Turkey Pasta!! :)
Bethanese October 26, 2012 at 5:55 AM
You were completely right; I would have (and I have with my stepchildren) done the exact same thing. And Turkey Pasta sounds really good...
My stepchildren were raised getting to eat whatever they wanted. They live with their mom at their grandparents' house, and their grandmother (whom I absolutely adore, don't get me wrong) will go out of her way to make them what they want, even if it means making two separate meals. Weekend dinners are not fun; though I do try to make things that we'll ALL eat, tastes change. With teenagers (hold on to your f-ing hat) it's almost daily:
"I don't like cheese!"
"But you liked cheese last weekend."
"That was on pizza, that's different."
O. M. F. G.
But I've learned that if they don't like it, too bad. Especially now that I have Drama Baby, who thinks lint is a viable dinner option, crawling backwards around the house.
Start him early. He obviously likes Turkey Pasta, he just likes it's little buttery, protein-lacking sibling better at this point. He'll be more flexible in the long run, and realize the big picture - that his actions have consequences. Way to not get walked all over by your son. I wish more parents were like that.
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Posts by Dave Hansford
Envirologue: Making a Killing – New…, in reply to Graham Dunster, 13:10 Jul 2, 2015
It's true that successive Labour Governments also struggled with this issue. I was writing stories about this back in 2005, and many of the central themes still persist. Pete Hodgson and Jim Anderton both expressed a wish to resolve this, but feared litigation from the industry. Of course, that could have been a convenient excuse for not acting.
But things have improved in a few regards: the industry has spent a great deal of time and money on SLEDs and best-practice training. Some of that is a requirement of the Fisheries Management Plan for SQU 6T, but fishers have at least responded.
It's also true that OBSERVED strike rates and mortality have come down (it's suspected that 100s of sea lions died in single seasons during the 1990s) to an average of around 7 - 8 animals a season. But nobody is pretending that the deaths end there. Around 20 per cent of tows are still not observed, and we cannot account accurately for sea lions that die later from injuries received in SLEDS.
As I mentioned, there are also the collateral deaths of pups ashore and those unborn. There is still a great deal of uncertainty around the effectiveness of SLEDS – something MPI and industry constantly dismiss.
The Ministry is bound by the Fisheries Act to take a precautionary approach – something that is manifestly missing when it advocates for 140 per cent fishing effort increases.
The bottom line is that either an animal is fully protected or it isn't. The sea lion population at the Auckland Islands appears to be in freefall (although the population on Campbell Island is doing OK) and could be functionally extinct within a decade. Not all of the blame can be laid at the fishing industry's door, but if we can act to take at least one pressure off it, why wouldn't we do so?
There are those out there that advocate for the fishery closure, if only temporarily, while a Threat Management Plan is being completed (due out next year).
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Envirologue: Making a Killing – New…, in reply to Anne M, 12:49 Jul 2, 2015
Thanks Anne: a slip of the fingers...
Envirologue: Choose Wisely, Grasshopper:…, 20:43 Jun 4, 2015
It seems some readers have interpreted from this blog that I'm the one typecasting James Shaw as some sort of centrist "wolf in sheep's clothing". If you read it carefully, you'll see that I am in fact, levelling that charge at some of the commentary that has been passed this week, and before James' selection. I go further, and maintain that commentary in fact had an ulterior provocation to it.
I have made no judgement whatsoever on James' credentials, nor on what he has to offer the Greens. I most certainly do not "hate" his appointment, as someone has suggested.
What I have said is that it's important that the Green membership, and caucus, consider the various suggestions that his selection should automatically begin any shift to a populist centre with great caution. I for one am anxious that the Greens hold to their philosophical and political course, and offered the example of the German Greens as a cautionary tale (to suggest that I'm comparing James' selection to the destruction of Yugoslavia is deeply mistaken).
Any eagerness to be part of a Government is completely understandable – the Greens have been jilted often enough – but the German experience shows that many a fatal overtake has been attempted out of impatience.
Regarding the Election results: I got my figures, unwisely, from an NBR analysis that, yes, did not include special votes. Mea culpa… Regarding the swing; that depends whether you consider NZ First a left wing party. I don't.
Regarding any putative sidelining of Metiria: this blog is concerned entirely with James and his selection, and what it might mean for where the Greens go next. It really is that simple…
Hard News: The epitome of reason, 13:02 May 27, 2015
What if there were nothing Labour could do to attract voters back? Not because Labour has dropped any ball, or because it's somehow lost touch, but because the populace itself has moved on.
What if first-time voters were coming on stream now that grew up in the new neoliberal, gimme-gimme-gimme century, that have never known anything like liberal socialism or common good? Fundamental capitalism is all these young people have ever experienced. Might they simply assume that's how the world is?
What if older voters were actually much more aware than we think, that in fact, we're all fucked from here on out? What if they are, unconsciously or otherwise, starting to circle their wagons? This is simply human nature – when times get tough, when the writing's on the wall, the donations to Oxfam stop and the hire purchases begin. What if peoples' hearts are hardening?
Are those of us staring at the microcosm – trying to make sense of two disappointing election results – looking the wrong way, while some irreversible social tide goes out?
Envirologue: The Cry of the Indignados –…, in reply to Amanda Wreckonwith, 21:06 May 6, 2015
That's true. There's an ugly side to French social politics, as there is in any society. But if you check the French jugular, you'll find a bounding pulse. That's a product of both healthy stimulants and harmful intoxicants. But at least they FEEL something, demand some say in their fate. They don't simply sit passively in the yards, waiting to be mustered unquestioningly into the works.
Envirologue: The Cry of the Indignados –…, in reply to andin, 19:47 May 6, 2015
I despair that here in NZ some dont take this as seriously as it should be
You got this excruciatingly right.
I don't pretend for a moment to any greater knowledge than anyone else, Andin. But I notice things, and they tend to get stuck... If I have any acute perception at all, it's an acuity for what really fucks me right off...
Whether enmasse we can change course is doubtful
Andin: whether en masse we can change course is in no doubt whatsoever. Indeed: it's the power elite's greatest fear. As I said: we just have to want it badly enough... I've lately returned from living in France, where they know only too well what it's like to be invaded, to be oppressed, to be violated.
We like to poke fun at the French for being insular, parochial, but what we mistake for arrogance is just them declaring "never again." That's why they set fire to cars. That's why they choke the Champs Elysees with tractors. That's why they strike at the drop of a hat. They know what they stand for. More importantly, they know what they WILL NOT stand for. Much like the Spanish – more precisely, the Catalans. New Zealand has yet to arrive at that point of critical mobilisation, because frankly, we've had it so sweet for so long here, we don't recognise what's at stake, what's being done to us. Maōri, on the other hand, know only too well...
Envirologue: Too Big to Fail – Why…, in reply to Amanda Wreckonwith, 10:17 Apr 29, 2015
History should teach you that attacking ideologies is hopeless. What works is is making the ideology irrelevant.
For New Zealand it's as simple as deciding that "no thanks we don't want to fuck up our environment" and voting accordingly. No impossible ideological revolution required.
And that's worked a treat for the last 30 years, hasn't it?
Envirologue: Too Big to Fail – Why…, in reply to Bart Janssen, 10:15 Apr 29, 2015
Look I get your ideological hatred of the neoliberal doctrine. But I'm sorry you are shifting into an extreme ideological position yourself and frankly that is distorting your view.
China is far from any kind of neoliberal ideology and while elements of Western Europe are neoliberal huge parts of it are incredibly socialist and can and have run neoliberals out the exit door.
As for India and Africa, neither could be described by any ideology as simplistic as "neoliberal".
Hi Bart: I don't think it's remotely "extreme" to point out the deleterious effects of our prevailing economic and political doctrine, and the fact that it will effectively prohibit any meaningful action to help limit the upheaval of climate change. These things seem to me, to be part of any intelligent progressive conversation.
China has adopted many economic and labour policies straight out of the Chicago School. I never expressly mentioned India, but in fact, it is fats becoming synonymous with the enterprise culture. Likewise, I didn't imply that ALL of Africa was neoliberal, but the economic blackmail and overthrow of the new South Africa is a matter of historical record (Naomi Klein's The Shock Doctrine recounts it in detail). You're right; much of western Europe still maintains a vestige of managed economy (Britain is not one of them), but like our own, many societies struggle against an agenda of privatisation, cuts to public spending, and the erosion of labour laws (witness the epic strike by French media to protest public broadcasting cuts). Poland remains, of course, a Chicago poster boy...
None of this is "distorted". It's out there, it's real.
Envirologue: Too Big to Fail – Why…, in reply to Samuel Buckman, 10:21 Apr 28, 2015
It may also entail the redistribution of wealth and the reinstatement of a more equitable society, but I'm not really sure why it would.
Samuel, You might like to ask the people of Kiribati, or Tuvalu, or the Inuit why any measures to address climate change must protect and enshrine the interests of those most disadvantaged by it.


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Zim submits 6 projects for China's consideration
Acting President Dr Constantino Chiwenga with Chinese Foreign Affairs Minister Mr Wang Yi.
Paidamoyo Chipunza Senior Reporter
Zimbabwe has submitted six new projects for consideration by China to enhance economic cooperation between the two countries.
The projects were submitted through a ministerial team chaired by Foreign Affairs and International Trade Minister Dr Sibusiso Moyo, which was mandated by President Mnangagwa to find ways of mainstreaming the country's economic cooperation with China.
The committee also worked with Vice President Constantino Chiwenga and the Chinese Embassy.
Finer details of the projects were not readily available by last night.
Speaking at a dinner hosted in honour of Chinese Foreign Affairs Minister Mr Wang Yi, Acting President Chiwenga said it was his hope that these projects, would receive China's support to push the two countries' economic cooperation for mutual benefit.
"As you are aware, Your Excellency, we have set ourselves a target to attain the status of an upper middle income economy by 2030. It is our hope that these projects, if started early, will provide the impetus that we need towards that objective," said Acting President Chiwenga.
He said while there were some issues on either side that could have been slowing down cooperation, Zimbabwe was committed to seeing the fruits of the partnership and will therefore work "extra-hard" to remove any impediment to its growth.
Acting President Chiwenga said it will be the function of this ministerial committee to ensure the economic partnership between Zimbabwe and China remained on track.
"Our expectation is that our two sides will continue to have a meeting of minds on what needs to be done to grow this relationship on the basis of win-win cooperation," he said.
Zimbabwe desired to scale up
economic cooperation with China to match with excellent existing political and diplomatic ties between the two countries.
He said while Zimbabwe celebrates some of the bilateral economic cooperation, which has spawned projects such as the Kariba South Extension Power Plant, the Victoria Falls Airport and many others, it was Zimbabwe's view that more could be done to bring the level of economic cooperation to that of political and diplomatic relations between Zimbabwe and China.
"We have the political will. The opportunities are there," said the Acting President.
Turning to the two countries' cooperation on other fronts, Acting President Chiwenga said Zimbabwe welcomed China's stance against Western sanctions on Zimbabwe.
He said in that regard, Zimbabwe condemns the foreign and familiar hand causing unending disturbances and lawlessness in Hong Kong.
He said Zimbabwe will also support China on issues of common interest such as human rights, climate change and the One China Policy.
On the United Nations Security Council reform, Acting President Chiwenga said Zimbabwe will continue to be guided by the Common African Position.
He also acknowledged the humanitarian support extended to Zimbabwe by China, especially during the aftermath of Cyclone Idai.
Speaking at the same occasion, Minister Wang Yi said bilateral relations between China and Zimbabwe for the past 40 years had become "stronger and trustworthy".
"We have become stronger friends and we have deeper trust in each other. We have become even more steadfast in our commitment to bilateral cooperation."
Mr Wang said he was looking forward to meeting President Mnangagwa today to hear from him how the two countries can make their economic cooperation a success.


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Reflecting on Tyranny, Wars and Lies
by Stanley Heller, Administrator, Promoting Enduring Peace
Come Tuesday evening Nov. 28 to the United Church Parish House in New Haven to hear one of the most well-known and provocative thinkers of the decade. Yale professor Timothy Snyder will deliver the Mark Shafer lecture for Promoting Enduring Peace. His academic credentials and books would be reason enough for attendance. He speaks five languages, reads ten and is an expert about the rise and horrors of 20th century tyranny. Yet it's his Facebook post that got our attention.
Less than a week after the presidential election Snyder made a long Facebook post reflecting on what had just happened. Mincing no words he warned the public about how easy it would be for the United States to fall under dictatorial rule. He made a list of practical measures for individuals to take. This post from a distinguished Yale professor shook a lot of people. It was shared 18,000 times. In the months that followed he expanded it into a book: "On Tyranny."
See more about Timothy Snyder in the insert. Please come to what should be an important lecture. The United Church Parish House is located at 323 Temple St., New Haven. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. There's free parking in the lot at 60 Wall St. It's advised to come early to get a seat.
More information at www.pepeace.org.
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package net.phys2d.raw;

import net.phys2d.math.MathUtil;
import net.phys2d.math.Matrix2f;
import net.phys2d.math.ROVector2f;
import net.phys2d.math.Vector2f;

/**
 * A joint between two bodies. The joint affects the impulses applied to
 * each body each step constraining the movement. Behaves a bit like elastic
 *
 * Behaviour is undefined - it does something and it's definitely odd. Might
 * be useful for something
 *
 * @author Kevin Glass
 */
public strictfp class ElasticJoint implements Joint {
	/** The next ID to be used */
	public static int NEXT_ID = 0;

	/** The first body attached to the joint */
	private Body body1;
	/** The second body attached to the joint */
	private Body body2;

	/** The matrix describing the connection between two bodies */
	private Matrix2f M = new Matrix2f();
	/** The local anchor for the first body */
	private Vector2f localAnchor1 = new Vector2f();
	/** The local anchor for the second body */
	private Vector2f localAnchor2 = new Vector2f();
	/** The rotation of the anchor of the first body */
	private Vector2f r1 = new Vector2f();
	/** The rotation of the anchor of the second body */
	private Vector2f r2 = new Vector2f();
	/** ? */
	private Vector2f bias = new Vector2f();
	/** The impulse to be applied throught the joint */
	private Vector2f accumulatedImpulse = new Vector2f();
	/** How much slip there is in the joint */
	private float relaxation;

	/** The ID of this joint */
	private int id;

	/**
	 * Create a joint holding two bodies together
	 *
	 * @param b1 The first body attached to the joint
	 * @param b2 The second body attached to the joint
	 */
	public ElasticJoint(Body b1, Body b2) {
		id = NEXT_ID++;
		accumulatedImpulse.set(0.0f, 0.0f);
		relaxation = 1.0f;

		set(b1,b2);
	}

	/**
	 * Set the relaxtion value on this joint. This value determines
	 * how loose the joint will be
	 *
	 * @param relaxation The relaxation value
	 */
	public void setRelaxation(float relaxation) {
		this.relaxation = relaxation;
	}

	/**
	 * Retrieve the anchor for the first body attached
	 *
	 * @return The anchor for the first body
	 */
	public ROVector2f getLocalAnchor1() {
		return localAnchor1;
	}

	/**
	 * Retrieve the anchor for the second body attached
	 *
	 * @return The anchor for the second body
	 */
	public ROVector2f getLocalAnchor2() {
		return localAnchor2;
	}

	/**
	 * Get the first body attached to this joint
	 *
	 * @return The first body attached to this joint
	 */
	public Body getBody1() {
		return body1;
	}

	/**
	 * Get the second body attached to this joint
	 *
	 * @return The second body attached to this joint
	 */
	public Body getBody2() {
		return body2;
	}

	/**
	 * Reconfigure this joint
	 *
	 * @param b1 The first body attached to this joint
	 * @param b2 The second body attached to this joint
	 */
	public void set(Body b1, Body b2) {
		body1 = b1;
		body2 = b2;

		Matrix2f rot1 = new Matrix2f(body1.getRotation());
		Matrix2f rot2 = new Matrix2f(body2.getRotation());
		Matrix2f rot1T = rot1.transpose();
		Matrix2f rot2T = rot2.transpose();

		Vector2f a1 = new Vector2f(body2.getPosition());
		a1.sub(body1.getPosition());
		localAnchor1 = MathUtil.mul(rot1T,a1);
		Vector2f a2 = new Vector2f(body1.getPosition());
		a2.sub(body2.getPosition());
		localAnchor2 = MathUtil.mul(rot2T,a2);

		accumulatedImpulse.set(0.0f, 0.0f);
		relaxation = 1.0f;
	}

	/**
	 * Precaculate everything and apply initial impulse before the
	 * simulation step takes place
	 *
	 * @param invDT The amount of time the simulation is being stepped by
	 */
	public void preStep(float invDT) {
		// Pre-compute anchors, mass matrix, and bias.
		Matrix2f rot1 = new Matrix2f(body1.getRotation());
		Matrix2f rot2 = new Matrix2f(body2.getRotation());

		r1 = MathUtil.mul(rot1,localAnchor1);
		r2 = MathUtil.mul(rot2,localAnchor2);

		// deltaV = deltaV0 + K * impulse
		// invM = [(1/m1 + 1/m2) * eye(2) - skew(r1) * invI1 * skew(r1) - skew(r2) * invI2 * skew(r2)]
		//      = [1/m1+1/m2     0    ] + invI1 * [r1.y*r1.y -r1.x*r1.y] + invI2 * [r1.y*r1.y -r1.x*r1.y]
		//        [    0     1/m1+1/m2]           [-r1.x*r1.y r1.x*r1.x]           [-r1.x*r1.y r1.x*r1.x]
		Matrix2f K1 = new Matrix2f();
		K1.col1.x = body1.getInvMass() + body2.getInvMass();	K1.col2.x = 0.0f;
		K1.col1.y = 0.0f;								K1.col2.y = body1.getInvMass() + body2.getInvMass();

		Matrix2f K2 = new Matrix2f();
		K2.col1.x =  body1.getInvI() * r1.y * r1.y;		K2.col2.x = -body1.getInvI() * r1.x * r1.y;
		K2.col1.y = -body1.getInvI() * r1.x * r1.y;		K2.col2.y =  body1.getInvI() * r1.x * r1.x;

		Matrix2f K3 = new Matrix2f();
		K3.col1.x =  body2.getInvI() * r2.y * r2.y;		K3.col2.x = -body2.getInvI() * r2.x * r2.y;
		K3.col1.y = -body2.getInvI() * r2.x * r2.y;		K3.col2.y =  body2.getInvI() * r2.x * r2.x;

		Matrix2f K = MathUtil.add(MathUtil.add(K1,K2),K3);
		M = K.invert();

		Vector2f p1 = new Vector2f(body1.getPosition());
		p1.add(r1);
		Vector2f p2 = new Vector2f(body2.getPosition());
		p2.add(r2);
		Vector2f dp = new Vector2f(p2);
		dp.sub(p1);

		bias = new Vector2f(dp);
		bias.scale(-0.1f);
		bias.scale(invDT);

		// Apply accumulated impulse.
		accumulatedImpulse.scale(relaxation);

		Vector2f accum1 = new Vector2f(accumulatedImpulse);
		accum1.scale(-body1.getInvMass());
		body1.adjustVelocity(accum1);
		body1.adjustAngularVelocity(-(body1.getInvI() * MathUtil.cross(r1, accumulatedImpulse)));

		Vector2f accum2 = new Vector2f(accumulatedImpulse);
		accum2.scale(body2.getInvMass());
		body2.adjustVelocity(accum2);
		body2.adjustAngularVelocity(body2.getInvI() * MathUtil.cross(r2, accumulatedImpulse));
	}

	/**
	 * Apply the impulse caused by the joint to the bodies attached.
	 */
	public void applyImpulse() {
		Vector2f dv = new Vector2f(body2.getVelocity());
		dv.add(MathUtil.cross(body2.getAngularVelocity(),r2));
		dv.sub(body1.getVelocity());
		dv.sub(MathUtil.cross(body1.getAngularVelocity(),r1));
	    dv.scale(-1);
	    dv.add(bias);

	    if (dv.lengthSquared() == 0) {
	    	return;
	    }

		Vector2f impulse = MathUtil.mul(M, dv);

		Vector2f delta1 = new Vector2f(impulse);
		delta1.scale(-body1.getInvMass());
		body1.adjustVelocity(delta1);
		body1.adjustAngularVelocity(-body1.getInvI() * MathUtil.cross(r1,impulse));

		Vector2f delta2 = new Vector2f(impulse);
		delta2.scale(body2.getInvMass());
		body2.adjustVelocity(delta2);
		body2.adjustAngularVelocity(body2.getInvI() * MathUtil.cross(r2,impulse));

		accumulatedImpulse.add(impulse);
	}

	/**
	 * @see java.lang.Object#hashCode()
	 */
	public int hashCode() {
		return id;
	}

	/**
	 * @see java.lang.Object#equals(java.lang.Object)
	 */
	public boolean equals(Object other) {
		if (other.getClass() == getClass()) {
			return ((ElasticJoint) other).id == id;
		}

		return false;
	}
}

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Education, Communication Keys to NationsHeritage FCU Board Chair Bob Wilkinson Successful Volunteer Career
NationsHeritage Federal Credit Union Board Chairman Robert Wilkinson has always accomplished any goal he set for himself, but being named NAFCU Volunteer of the Year in the less than $150 million in assets category was never even on the radar.
By Myriam DiGiovanni | August 15, 2006 at 08:00 PM | The original version of this story was published on Credit Union Times Magazine
ATTLEBORO, Mass. — NationsHeritage Federal Credit Union Board Chairman Robert Wilkinson has always accomplished any goal he set for himself, but being named NAFCU Volunteer of the Year in the less than $150 million in assets category was never even on the radar.
"I was completely astonished and in my mind I still truly do not think I'm worthy of such an honor," said Wilkinson. "I'm sure there are others doing more than I have for the credit union movement. I'm surprised and very flattered."


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Home » South Africa's wheat imports to nearly double due to drought
South Africa's wheat imports to nearly double due to drought
By Susan Reidy
WASHINGTON, D.C., U.S. – Due to drought in a major wheat-producing area of South Africa, the nation is expected to nearly double its wheat imports in the 2017-18 market year.
Imports are estimated at 1.9 million tonnes, up from 1 million tonnes of wheat and wheat products in 2016-17, according to a Oct. 30 Global Agricultural Information Network (GAIN) report from the Foreign Agricultural Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
Planted hectares are only down 3% according to the Crop Estimate Committee (CEC), but the drought is expected to cause a 13% drop in wheat production. Two-thirds, or 326,000 hectares, of wheat area was planted in the drought-stricken Western Cape Province.
"Wheat production in the Western Cape Province is expected to drop by 32%, from 1.1 million tonnes the previous season to 749,800 tonnes in the 2017-18 market year," the USDA said.
In the Western Cape Province, average dam levels are currently only 36% of capacity, compared to 62% in the previous year. Conditions are not expected to improve in the short term since the Western Cape Province falls in a winter rainfall area with only limited rain occurring during the summer season (September to March).
Annual wheat consumption in South Africa has increased on average by only about 1% per year in the last five years, mostly because of slow economic growth and cheaper alternatives such as corn and rice.
Wheat demand in 2017-18 is expected to reach 3.22 million tonnes while consumption in 2016-17 is estimated at 3.19 million tonnes, the USDA noted in the report.
South Africa imports wheat from Germany, Russia, the Czech Republic and Romania. A new agreement between South Africa and the E.U. allows for duty free imports of 300,000 tonnes of wheat from E.U. countries.
The nation is expected to export about 2 million tonnes of corn in 2017-18, drawing from its large carry-over stock from 2016-17. Production in 2016-17 reached a record 17.5 million tonnes.
Lower local prices put downward pressure on the area to be planted with corn for the 2017-18 market year, the USDA said. Commercial hectares of corn are estimated at 2.4 million, a 9% drop from 2016-17.
"Under normal climatic conditions and taking into account the subsistence farming sector, South Africa's corn crop for the 2017-18 market year could reach 12 million tonnes," the USDA said in the report. "An oversupplied regional market after a favorable agricultural season and a weak global market for white corn limits South Africa's export opportunities, which will leave a relatively large carry-over stock, especially in white corn, for the 2017-18 market year."
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Seward & Kissel is pleased to announce that counsel David Stutzman has received Bloomberg Tax's 2018 Outstanding Portfolio Author of the Year Award for outstanding authorship in estates, gifts and trusts, in recognition of his co-authorship of Tax Management Portfolio 815, "Planning for Authors, Musicians, Artists, and Collectors." The Portfolio addresses the unique issues involved in planning for and administering estates that consist in part of assets that have been created by the decedent's personal creative efforts or the creative efforts of others. The award was presented at a luncheon on January 15 during the 53rd Annual Heckerling Institute on Estate Planning in Orlando.
David E. Stutzman is counsel to and a member of the Seward & Kissel's Trusts and Estates and Charitable Organizations Group. For over 30 years, he has specialized in complex estate, trust and charitable planning and administration for high-net-worth individuals and families.
For more information about the awards and the other notable recipients, please click here.


Embark on the ultimate Singapore adventure with our 2-day Deluxe Ticket + DUCKtour. You'll have two days to explore Singapore on our hop-on, hop-off buses, with tours showing off all the best landmarks and attractions over 5 different routes. You can also join one of our exciting DUCKtours to discover the sights of Marina Bay from a unique aquatic vehicle. This ticket also includes access to our 2 safari lines, 2 free walking tours, and admission to our Singapore Night Tour.
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The Original DUCKtour is an award-winning Singapore amphibious vehicle tour with an impressive 16-year perfect safety record, and over 1 million happy passengers (and counting!) Climb aboard a refurbished WWII amphibious vehicle from Vietnam for a unique tour of Singapore. Departing from Suntec City, the hour-long adventure passes through the Civic District before splashing into the water at Marina Bay for a picturesque harbour tour. Seats on board the Duck are limited, so we strongly recommend that you make advance reservations before your tour.
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Had I not done the journalistically-responsible duty of acquiring Nine Inch Nails' previous albums before reviewing The Fragile, I probably would have raved about Trent Reznor's latest opus.
Disclosure: I've heard of Reznor for years but didn't seem to think his music was really aimed for me. It's only out of curiosity for his unanimous acclaim as a studio magician that gave me the incentive to actually take the plunge.
And a studio magician he is. The Fragile is quite an achievement for a sprawling two-disc effort. And if it existed in a vacuum with no other Nine Inch Nails recording to precede it, a monument it would remain.
But Reznor has to contend with his worst gauge — himself. And while he could have zagged when people wanted him to zig, Reznor opted to work within Nine Inch Nails' established paramters — heavy, distorted, textured, dramatic, electronic music.
Other critics have already arrived at the obvious conclusion, one lobbied at many a double album — there's enough material there for one disc, not two.
But that obscures an underlying truth — even a second-rate Nine Inch Nails album is better than some of the best work of some really bad bands.
Which is to say you really can't go wrong with a Nine Inch Nails album.


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HomeResearchResearch ExplorerResearchersDr Jason Wong MBChB FHEA PhD FRCS(Plast) MBChB, MRCS Publications
Dr Jason Wong MBChB FHEA PhD FRCS(Plast)
Senior Lecturer/Honorary Consultant
Division of Cell Matrix Biology & Regenerative Medicine (L5), Division of Cell Matrix Biology & Regenerative Medicine
Consultant Website
Arginase signalling as a key player in chronic wound pathophysiology and healing
Szondi, D., Wong, J., Vardy, L. A. & Cruickshank, S., 14 Oct 2021, (Accepted/In press) In: Frontiers in Molecular Biosciences.
Reconstructive Transplantation and Regenerative Medicine: The Emerging Interface: Bioengineering Composite Tissue Constructs: Concepts and Challenges
Amin, K., Leonard, D., Yong, L. Y., Murphy, R., Moscalu, R., Liggat, K. & Wong, J., 1 Oct 2021, Reconstructive Transplantation and Regenerative Medicine: The Emerging Interface. CRC Press and Balkema, p. 149-169 21 p.
DOI: 10.1201/9780429260179-8
Renal hemofiltration prevents metabolic acidosis and reduces inflammation during normothermic machine perfusion of the vascularized composite allograft—A preclinical study
Stone, JP., Amin, KR., Geraghty, A., Kerr, J., Shaw, M., Dabare, D., Wong, JK., Brough, D., Entwistle, TR., Montero-Fernandez, A. & Fildes, JE., Feb 2022, In: Artificial Organs. 46, 2, p. 259-272 14 p.
DOI: 10.1111/aor.14089
A novel epidermal-specific role for arginase1 during cutaneous wound repair
Crompton, R. A., Williams, H., Campbell, L., Kheng, L. H., Saville, C., Ansell, D., Reid, A., Wong, J., Vardy, L. A., Hardman, M. J. & Cruickshank, S., 10 Sep 2021, (Accepted/In press) In: The Journal of Investigative Dermatology.
Fabrication of microvascular constructs using high resolution electrohydrodynamic inkjet printing
Zheng, F., Derby, B. & Wong, J., 1 Jul 2021, In: Biofabrication. 13, 3, 035006.
DOI: 10.1088/1758-5090/abd158
Development of the Manchester wide-awake hand trauma service in 2020: the patient experience
Choukairi, F., Ibrahim, I., Murphy, R., Reid, A., Winterton, R., Bedford, J. & Wong, J., 1 Jun 2021, In: Journal of Hand Surgery (British Volume). 46, 5, p. 569-573 5 p.
DOI: 10.1177/17531934211006279
Critical ischaemia of the hand and upper limb in a patient with long COVID-19 infection.
Lees, V., Wong, J. & Ibrahim, I., 13 May 2021, In: Journal of Hand Surgery (British Volume). 46, 6, p. 684-686 3 p.
Normothermic ex vivo perfusion of the limb allograft depletes donor leukocytes prior to transplantation.
Amin, KR., Stone, JP., Kerr, JC., Wong, JK. & Fildes, JE., 11 Apr 2021, In: Journal of plastic, reconstructive & aesthetic surgery : JPRAS.
DOI: 10.1016/j.bjps.2021.03.071
A Quantitative Systematic Review of Clinical Outcome Measure Use in Peripheral Nerve Injury of the Upper Limb
Murphy, R., Elsayed, H., Singh, S., Dumville, J., Wong, J. & Reid, A., 4 Jan 2021, (Accepted/In press) In: Neurosurgery.
Skin Immunology and Rejection in VCA and Organ Transplantation
Leonard, D. A., Amin, K. R., Giele, H., Fildes, J. E. & Wong, J. K. F., 1 Dec 2020, In: Current Transplantation Reports. 7, 4, p. 251-259
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Augmented and virtual reality in surgery—the digital surgical environment: applications, limitations and legal pitfalls
Versatility and "flap efficiency" of pedicled perforator flaps in lower extremity reconstruction
4D Imaging of Soft Tissue and Implanted Biomaterial Mechanics; A Barbed-Suture Case Study for Tendon Repair
Reconstructive surgery for treating pressure ulcers
Endoscopy-assisted subfascial anterior transposition of the ulnar nerve for the treatment of cubital tunnel syndrome


Rachael wanted a bridal shoot before her wedding and we scheduled one for the week before the wedding right after the dress would be done. That morning we had to cancel. The area got 10 inches of rain and there was widespread flooding and road closures.
Flash forward to October. The wedding is over and the wedding photos are long done (including some epic weather on their wedding day too). We regrouped and tried again in the cooling fall weather only to have the second major rain event of the year happen that day… More flooding and road closures. Scratch attempt 2.
Attempt number 3, and this time we missed the rain by a day and had beautiful weather. As a bonus, Kevin tagged along and we turned the shoot into a "day after" couples shoot and had a lot of fun. We started off at Rabb House in Round Rock and then used the open skies at Old Settlers Park for some night sky shots.


For fashion photographer Kristian Schuller, art imitates life. He embraces each with a high-energy approach: Everything epic, all the time. Based in Berlin, he has worked in Paris the last four years, and at this very moment, he's settling into a new SoHo apartment. He has relocated to New York City in an effort to take his career to even greater heights, though he has never let the caliber of the client impact his vision….


It's not just something I should be doing in the car (a totally different story!) but something that I feel like screaming out so often when working on a project. I had a wonderful conversation with someone recently discussing work environments: what allows us to succeed? What does the perfect work environment look like? (Hint: more than likely, it looks nothing like the corporate environment we are all forced into.) I know that for me, and I suspect many other creatives, tight deadlines and constant interruption are two of my biggest culprits of productivity-zero. Andy Budd put it into words perfectly in his latest post. Check it out and let me know what you think.


What a fantastic holiday! A great place to spend the Christmas holiday. Beautiful surroundings, wonderful log cabin and hot tub was a real treat! Owners friendly, and welcoming to pets. Plenty to do in the surrounding area but much closed for Christmas, would love to return and see it in the summer.
Second time at this location and the landscape/location was enhanced on both occasions by the tranquillity, interest in the surroundings and great weather. Not easy for you to improve on that.
Fantastic cabins, great hot tubs, peace and quiet amongst fabulous scenery.
Our holiday at Loch Shuna Lodges was probably among the best holiday we have ever had. The lodge was very comfortable and homely, the surroundings beautiful and the hot tub out of this world. We only went for one week and have already provisionally booked for two weeks next year.
It was a lovely quiet, secluded lodge that had all we needed for a few days of quality time. Much needed and we would definitely go back.
We woke up the first morning and felt like we were in our own little Christmas cottage from the front of a Christmas card, and spent every night in awe of the beauty both inside and outside. It was so peaceful and tranquil - heaven!
The area is outstanding, the facilities are amazing, the local area is beautiful and everything was wonderful!
A peaceful location close to lovely scenery.
This was our first time at Loch Shuna, Discovery Lodge but it certainly will not be the last. It made such an impression on us both that we will be booking it for our honeymoon next year!
These lodges are perfect and very secluded with fantastic amenities - we had an amazing honeymoon here. The scenery is beautiful, very relaxing and cosy, we would love to go back - highly recommended!
A fantastic, quiet getaway with everything you could want!
The lodge was absolutely gorgeous and the hot tub was perfect. We couldn't have asked for a more tranquil and enjoyable holiday. A total get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. We are definitely going back soon!
Pure relaxation in a location I believe to be unmatched by any other.
The lodge was wonderful, and the couple who owned the park were helpful and friendly. A really cosy place to escape to - would definitely recommend.


Good 19th Century horse harness bells with eagle mount. Leather and webbing straps with leather and brass bells / eagle.
Unusual item, rare to find with all the bits still on. Age wear generally and some brass a little bent, please view photos.
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I'm a web coder that enjoys sport, gaming and listening to music. You can find me on Twitter or LinkedIn below.
Gamification Concepts in Software Design
In late 2012 I embarked on a project to implement Gamification for a technical community (devcentral.f5.com). The intent was to introduce the elements of game playing (point scoring, competition with others, rules of play) to encourage a deeper engagement.
The implementation of Gamification in an app or website is fairly trivial if you understand a few high level concepts.
Netlify & Contentful - JAMstack Compadres
In all of my years as a software developer it's primarily been about what stack do you develop on? What operating system, web servers, languages and databases?
Thanks to the rise of cloud computing, an abstraction layer now exists where we don't care what the underlying platform is. The JAMstack architecture exploits that to deliver better performance, higher security, lower cost of scaling, and a better developer experience.
I'll explore this architecture as I put together a sample website using Netlify & Contentful
What happened to kellyclarksonlive.com?
In June 2016, Kelly Clarkson began posting recordings of her live performances on www.kellyclarksonlive.com. Each month would feature a new song until early 2017 when new songs stopped appearing (in anticipation of her new album?).
Unfortunately, her IT support has let her down and instead of the site rendering you'll get:
Error establishing a database connection
Fortunately I've found the direct links to the underlying hosting service:
How to watch NFL Hard Knocks in Australia 2017
Hard Knocks is a reality sports documentary television series produced by NFL Films and HBO. It's thirteenth season features the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
The Seven Network owns the current rights to NFL broadcasts within Australia and that includes Hard Knocks which broadcasts for free on 7Mate.
Here are the ways to watch each episode.
How do I write to DNN event Logs?
Event logs are great tools for Developers and Administrators alike. They provide an insight into the running state and history of an application.
For DNN, there are two repositories for collecting logging information that both serve different purposes.
Ventrian modules now free on GitHub
It's been a great honour to participate in the DNN community. What started out as a simple coding hobby allowed me to reach a global community of developers and build lasting friendships.
Kelly Clarkson's 'My December' 10 year review
It's been 10 years since the release of Kelly Clarkson's My December, a personal favourite of mine and many other fans of her work. It followed the massive commercial success of her previous albums (Thankful and Breakaway) and represented a shift from pop rock to alternative rock.
My December is a sombre and often dark album that reflects the mood of Kelly at the time. Ten years on my thoughts are it's her best work and this article reveals my top 5 songs from the album.
Tips to prepare for Madden NFL 18
As the Madden 17 season winds down, defensive and offensive schemes have been well established. A series of unrealistic blitzes are well known (via our friends at YouTube) and even worse, offensive glitches like 'swerving' have been thoroughly abused.
Lucky for us, the release of madden 18 should put an end to all this and the playerbase will need to adapt (hopefully to a new glitchfree engine!). With that in mind, let's look at how you can prepare for Madden 18 by adjusting your playstyle today.


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Adrian Mueller
Joerg Kritzer
Hamburg - Dusseldorf
Jon Paterson
New York - London
Karinehnyc
Los Angeles - New York
Nick Rees
Paul Chmielowiec
Phil Sills
Pixeleyes
Rich Begany
New York: Adrian Mueller:
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Capri Sun teamed up with Adrian Mueller to execute their global 2018 brand campaign and new packaging initiative. Each variety of drink required its own image series, which necessitated dedicated water explosion, tornado, wave and splash rigs.
Makoto Aoki and his expert team at SWELL Inc. collaborated with Adrian on the design and production of all water rigs for the Organic Juice, 100% Juice, Fruit & Veggie Blends, Fruit Refreshers and Roarin' Waters brand varieties.
Expertly lit with high-speed strobes and laser triggering systems, Adrian and his team of food stylists, riggers, on-set retouchers and techs delivered 45 creative and visually stunning images. 16 days of shooting at Noho Productions left the tarps drenched and the client happy.
Known for his precise still life and liquids work, as well as his evocative food photography, Adrian has been working with ad agencies worldwide for the last 18 years.
Hamburg - Dusseldorf: Joerg Kritzer:
Germany-based Joerg Kritzer has built an impressive portfolio of liquid and still life images, travelling and working for international companies all over Europe and the world. A recently finished 2018 campaign for P&G's VENUS shavers brought him once again deeply into the world of liquid photography, as well as collaboration with Ramazzotti and projects for The Coca-Cola Company.
Joerg's motivation is the technical and creative challenge of his special medium. He loves working with cosmetics and liquids, manipulating a product both artistically and technically to figure the unique aspects of each item and create a unique concept.
This passion has led him to explore moving images with stopmotion videos and his latest toy, a slomo cam to explore the very core of the splash. In the coming months, Joerg will be shooting campaigns for a number of brands and working on personal projects that will be published later this year.
Clients include a range of beverage and food brands such as EMMI of Switzerland, Veltins, Rama, Vio, Bacardi, Havana Club, Becks and Granini as well as many cosmetic clients like Nivea, Vichy, L'Oréal, Juvena and Shiseido.
Visit his website for further information.
New York - London: Jon Paterson:
Scottish born Jon Paterson's motivation is the creative challenge and artistic license of his medium. Predominately working with cosmetics and liquids, he thrives when manipulating a product both artistically and technically to draw out the unique aspects of each item and create a cohesive concept.
His clients include a range of luxury brands and fashion publications, including Clinique, COTY, IT Cosmetics, L'Oréal, Marc Jacobs Beauty, NARS, Shiseido and InStyle.
His work ethic is a contrasting balance of meticulous, creative, laid back and approachable. The same cannot be said for his cat. Visit his site for further information.
Los Angeles - New York: Karinehnyc:
Karineh brings a fresh look and great sense of colour and texture with her photography. She moved from New York to Los Angeles five years ago, and has been photographing cosmetic and fashion still life for advertising and editorial layouts for over fifteen-plus years.
She has collaborated with prestigious clients such as Clinique, Versace, Victoria's Secret, L'Occitane en Provence, BH Cosmetics, Nubar Cosmetics, Vivre, and the Cornelia Day Resort, among many others.
Her sophisticated and spirited photography can also be found in Vogue, Teen Vogue, Esquire and New York Magazine.
London: Mark Mawson:
Mark Mawson is a London-based photographer who has been shooting for 30 years. His career has evolved through different genres of photography giving him vast knowledge and experience.
Mark now specialises in shooting high speed images of liquids including drinks and fragrances, and his colourful series titled 'Aqueous' has become very well known.
In 2017, Mark won an AOP award for his liquid series, 'Aqueous Roses'.
London: Nick Rees:
Nick Rees is a photographer who specialises in shooting liquids and drinks. When not making images for international brands, he likes to disappear into the studio and shoot more abstract things.
Recently, he finished a short series of soap bubbles - the shots are taken before and after inflation, creating bright, swirling colour, a maze of intricate paths to follow in this simplest of childish delights.
Have a look at the new showreel here.
Toronto: Paul Chmielowiec:
Client: Elevate Magazine
Paul Chmielowiec is a commercial photographer based in Toronto. He shoots buildings tall and small, jumbo hamburgers, diamond rings, ice-cold beers, leafy gardens, cashmere sweaters – and on occasion, donkeys!
For more than 20 years, Paul has been shooting for various agencies, designers and magazines throughout Toronto and North America. His background in both photography and art direction makes him a versatile shooter. Not only can he shoot, but he can conceptualise ideas for campaigns. At the heart of every image he captures lies a strong sense of composition, a keen sense of lighting and professional integrity.
His work has been recognised by Applied Arts, Design Edge, and NUARs. Clients include Canadian Living, Dare Foods, Gluckstein Home, Hudson's Bay, Humber College, Jacqueline Glass and Assoc., Kellogg's, Salon Magazine, Shoppers Drug Mart and Style at Home Magazine.
London: Phil Sills:
"I'm Phil Sills. I love shooting all kinds of products. However, a great love is shooting drinks and liquids.
I can work with you in the London studio or we can shoot your product on location - everything is possible!
Creating moving pictures and directing whether it is video, stop frame animation, cinemagraphs or producing gifs is becoming a passion, and my vision is to align my photographs and video work to allow seamless transitions between the two genres.
I look forward to working with you soon!"
London: Pixeleyes:
Central London-based still life photography studio Pixeleyes Photography, with over 15 years of experience under its belt, has become synonymous with beautiful images using cutting-edge techniques.
A small but cohesive team, they shoot across advertising, fashion and beauty, specialising in sculptural liquid effects and infusing objects with a tactile sense of movement.
Pixeleyes recently has shot campaigns for Carolina Herrera, Marks and Spencer, Space.NK and Soap & Glory, while the rise of Iconic London, a rapidly accelerating UK-based beauty brand, can be charted through Pixeleyes' deftly luxurious imagery.
Client-oriented but with an elusively distinct style, Pixeleyes' stunning, high-end images bring inanimate objects to life.
New York: Rich Begany:
Rich Begany is a New York based photographer with a concentration on cosmetics and beauty imagery.
Collaborating with a close team of producers, stylists and retouchers, Rich works with agencies and brands worldwide to develop impactful visuals.
Recent projects include new work for Tocca, Laneige & Christian Louboutin Beauté.
To discuss an upcoming project or to request a portfolio, contact WiB agency.
For information about being featured in future editions of our Magazines or to be listed in our city directories, please contact us.


Audi's UK presence has been expanding at some pace in the last few years, with certain models driving the growth. At the top of this list is its flagship saloon, the A4, which has timeless looks and a reputation for reliability. So, if you're looking for something which will hold its value for longer, it may be the perfect option.
There are a range of engine types available, but the 2.0TDI option is the best all-rounder. It offers great efficiency (around 53mpg) and the road tax is only £125 per year. This engine is also available in Audi's other vehicles, so keep an eye out for it even if you're more interested in the smaller A3 hatchback or perhaps the sporty TT. The newer TFSI engined cars are now becoming available in increasing number so if you are looking for an almost new Audi you may be lucky enough to get a car that combines great performance and excellent mpg.
While Audi has a reputation for business-friendly saloons, it makes a great soft-top too. The TT is perhaps the most popular of its cabriolet models but there are a few things to look out for if you're aiming for one of these. Don't be fooled by the TT's elegant looks - it's actually heavier than it looks so always test drive your choice to ensure that the suspension is in good shape.
The operation of canvas roofs should also be checked thoroughly and again test drive the car with the roof both up and down.
How well has it been looked after?
This is a question you will be asking yourself what ever car you are buying, however the German vehicles are famously robust so you can expect relatively few issues to arise.
Audi's vehicles don't tend to rust too easily, so bubble patches and orange spots should be few and far between. However, without accusing anyone of not being able to parallel park, it's strangely common to find kerb scuffs on Audi alloys, so don't judge too harshly in this area - cosmetic marking can be fixed after all.
It's important to remember which type of car you're buying. Audi's target audience is made up of executives - a group of people who are likely to be using their vehicles to travel up and down the UK to meet clients and attend events. As such, mileage counts will inevitably be higher than you might find on similar cars from other manufacturers. Audi's market, however, also contains older, more careful drivers, so there's every chance that the car you're looking at has been driven sensibly during its lifetime.
Audi produces meticulously engineered cars which run on complex electrical systems. Be sure to check the little things like electric window switches, headlamps and brake lights - these parts sometimes stay on when they're not supposed to. They are normally simple to fix so are not of major concern and an independent dealer can offer a service, mot or repairs at a fraction of the cost of a franchise.
Audi produces a huge range of great cars so you should find something that you fancy and the good news is that they will all stand the test of time. Generally they are understated, elegant and go about their business in an accomplished and polished way, with no noise or fuss. If this is what you want, then a used Audi is for you. Finally, finance, if you are tempted to get a slightly newer or more expensive model than you have available cash to purchase, ask about dealer finance. It is often better to buy your car on finance from a dealer than borrow the money elsewhere as the car will act as security rather than your house.


You're guaranteed at least two things after Thanksgiving dinner: Black Friday sales and lots of leftovers. You can skip the sales, but you may be stuck with the leftovers. That brings to mind the question of what you're supposed to do with them. Do you want to eat the same Thanksgiving meal for days on end? I know I don't! I could give a few bites to the dog, but I'm still stuck with a lot of the same food.
One way to work around this is to repurpose the food into new dishes. If that's something that sounds good to you, here are 26 ways to repurpose your Thanksgiving leftovers.
There are so many ways to make your Thanksgiving leftovers into other delicious dishes. I can't wait to enjoy Thanksgiving dinner and the meals afterward. Do you have a favorite way to eat up your leftovers? What are some of your favorite Thanksgiving recipes?


Building on this theme, EnCase Endpoint Security 6.04 – part of OpenText Release 16, EP4 – features enhancements focused on security-first workflows including a fully bi-directional Splunk integration and new Snapshot Compare feature. These capabilities in OpenText's top-rated Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) solution provide greater automation and contextualization of security events for faster decision-making and improved security efficacy.
Endpoint Security 6.04 includes a fully bi-directional Splunk integration that enables incident responders to triage their security events from a single-pane-of-glass, or in this case, Splunk. When a security incident is triggered by Splunk, Endpoint Security will automatically scan the target endpoint, conduct reputation analysis, and generate an Event Details report. The bi-directional integration ensures the entirety of data generated within this report, including all processes, DLLs, connections, and DNS, are directly exported to Splunk in compatible TSV files.
This, our latest Splunk integration, provides far more detail than any previous version, including new data on threat intelligence, threat scores, and DNS, among others. Our objective was to provide incident responders with a best-of-breed EDR solution that is fully integrated and flexible so incident responders can triage in their preferred application without juggling multiple security tools.
Endpoint Security 6.04 also includes Snapshot Compare that enables security analysts to quickly conduct efficient root cause analysis. With any given security event, the ability to rapidly compare snapshots from the target endpoint to any other baseline snapshot – whether on the same machine or a different one – can be instrumental for investigations. Snapshot Compare automatically excludes all identical data points and only displays new or missing processes or connections, enabling incident responders to quickly identify the potential cause for the alert.
Whether these alerts are generated by Endpoint Security (via its anomaly detection rules) or fired through a SIEM application, the ability to easily conduct root cause analysis with contextualized snapshot data is highly useful for any incident responder. Moreover, the new UI/UX for this feature ensures maximum ease-of-use that will become evident at first use.
In addition to these enhancements, users of EnCase Endpoint Security 6.04 can now group processes and connections in new ways to search for relevant data. Having an EDR solution that is specifically designed to automate workflows and augment user capabilities dramatically decreases the cost, complexity, and time associated with traditional root cause investigations. This, in turn, mitigates both known and unknown risks and reduces the likelihood of an organization making headline news for a data breach.
It's time to empower security teams to do more with the powerful integrations and automations enabled by EnCase Endpoint Security.
See EnCase Endpoint Security in action at Enfuse 2018, the largest gathering of cybersecurity, eDiscovery and forensic investigations professionals!
Charles is a Senior Product Marketing Manager responsible for the OpenText Security product suite of incident response and forensic solutions. He brings almost ten years of product management and technical marketing experience, with advanced degrees in both law and business. He writes about market trends, industry challenges, and solutions in the areas of cybersecurity, risk management, and compliance.


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Home Crypto News India's stance on Bitcoin and crypto is evolving
India's stance on Bitcoin and crypto is evolving
India's reserve bank has long since condemned the use of cryptocurrencies, but other than the Supreme Court striking down its 2018 bill last year, the Indian government's stance on cryptocurrencies has been largely uncertain.
On one hand, top sources tracking the government's stance say it has shifted away from the idea of a complete ban. On the other hand, more banks have started barring cryptocurrency-related businesses from accessing their services, including ICICI Bank, Paytm Payments, Yes Bank and, most recently, IDFC First Bank.
The Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) stance is understandable. As the body responsible for ensuring the country's ability to absorb financial shocks, it has repeatedly pointed out the risks of using cryptocurrencies. Some banks still cite the 2018 circular as the reason for freezing accounts dealing in cryptocurrencies despite the RBI having repealed it earlier this year.
According to reports, India's market regulator, the Securities and Exchange Board of India, will oversee legislation for the cryptocurrency sector once Bitcoin (BTC) becomes classified as an asset class. Sources also suggest an expert panel is being put together to study the technology and that the parliament's Monsoon session will discuss introducing a cryptocurrency regulation bill.
A taxing problem
India has taken drastic measures to curb the amount of cash that goes untaxed, including demonetizing its 500- and 1,000-rupee currency notes in 2016. One of the biggest concerns of the Indian government is how cryptocurrency affords a degree of anonymity to its users and how it could be used to finance terrorism, launder money and help with other forms of criminal activity. However, this raises the question of whether cryptocurrency investors should pay the price for the inefficiencies of digital law enforcement.
"Ever since the supreme court ruling in March 2020, crypto-related trading has gained immense traction in India, especially among the Millennial and Gen-Z investor community," Sumit Gupta, CEO of India-based cryptocurrency exchanges CoinDCX, told Cointelegraph, adding, "Well-meaning regulations will help strengthen the crypto ecosystem in our country."
In March, Minister of State Finance Anurag Singh Thakur stated that the government was collecting income tax on cryptocurrency earnings and even collected Goods and Services Tax from exchanges. However, he also noted that the government doesn't maintain any data on cryptocurrency earnings since it has no means of capturing such information. Gupta added:
"We will continue to collaborate with other peers in the crypto industry to place our collective suggestions before authorities."
Shivam Thakral, CEO of BuyUcoin — one of India's top exchanges — believes the RBI will eventually come around. "I strongly believe that the RBI is not against any financial innovation, which has the potential to boost the Indian economy and create jobs for the youth," he said, adding, "The RBI's main concerns are around the misuse of the power crypto assets have."
However, Sidharth Sogani, founder and CEO of cryptocurrency research firm Crebaco Global, seems much more optimistic about India's readiness for blockchain technology. "Technologically, we are ready. Regulated environments are easy to live in, [and] will enable the government to monitor crypto transactions," he said, adding further, "India needs a dedicated department to regulate the crypto space. Not regulating them will only encourage the black market." Thakral added:
"I have complete faith in the RBI, and we can expect clarity on regulatory guidelines for crypto assets soon."
The country's approach to classifying cryptocurrencies as an asset class is positive news for the space since it matches various other countries' routes to create better frameworks for decentralized currencies.
"Cryptocurrencies have been viewed as a digital asset by the Australian Taxation Office for some time now," said Michael Swan, founding member and chief commercial officer of asset custody service firm Unido. He opined further, "We see the steps taken by India as a natural progression and consistent with the global sentiment."
However, there are concerns surrounding the cryptocurrency regulation bill that is to be introduced in parliament. After the RBI's circular in 2018, the government set up a panel to report on news pertaining to the crypto space. In 2019, this panel recommended a blanket ban on digital currencies.
Young and hungry
India's finance minister has stated that India will not shut down all options for cryptocurrencies, which some construed as a possible ban on private cryptocurrencies, paving the way for a state-backed central bank digital currency (CBDC). However, with the younger generation flocking to digital assets as the older ones did with gold, this could be a huge lost opportunity for Millennials and Generation Z individuals just entering the workforce.
The RBI's inability to provide the supreme court with enough evidence that cryptocurrencies need to be banned means there is some pressure on Indian authorities to allow cryptocurrencies in the country. However, Indian investors, especially the younger ones, are being pushed from confused to disgruntled, as obscure regulation brings the fear of missing out on the giant swings cryptocurrency markets offer.
"India is one of the youngest countries with a large number of people who are early adopters of technology. Currently, we see more and more people between the ages of 24 and 40 adopting crypto," said Gupta. However, when asked about whether India's plans for a CBDC were seeing any footing, he refused to comment. Sogani added:
"India needs a dedicated department to regulate the crypto space. Not regulating them will only encourage the black market."
"After the RBI booklet outlining possible plans for a CBDC, there has not been any media statement around India's official CBDC," said Thakral, adding further, "We have seen reports around major banks moving towards blockchain, and it could be a sign that banks are laying the foundation for making a CBDC a reality."
Indian investors appear confident about the industry's long-term growth despite the recent market crash, and market experts and leaders seem optimistic about how authorities will legislate crypto in the country. Though progress is slow, things appear to be moving, but with a market of close to 1 billion users, India's stance on crypto is of global concern.
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Companies are having difficulty going over volumes of document in their archive and pulling the right information in spite of the fact that everything is being done electronically. The reason for loss of information is largely due to the fact that a huge percentage of data are unstructured and located outside of the organized database. If only companies could systematically access the large repository of unstructured information, it would have given them superior leverage in business to make informed decisions. Using enterprise web content management assures companies of that much needed leverage.
ECM is the strategies, methods, and tools used to capture, manage, store, preserve, and deliver content and documents related to organizational processes. ECM covers the management of information within the entire scope of an enterprise whether that information is in the form of a paper document, an electronic file, a database print stream, or even an email.
ECM promotes the proper control of unstructured data to bring the critical information to the stakeholders at the right time. It supports companies better deal with electronic content, foster cooperation, and impose coherent business procedures. It basically helps organizations achieve superior leverage in grasping online business goals.
Enterprise web content management is also known to have driven online presence of many large enterprise to give them more leverage. Such firms include: Adelaide Bank, Kia, Lego Club, Hyundai, Origin Energy, etc.
Structured data are well organized and include properties suitable for querying the database to extract vital information. Any relational database is an example of a structured data. We have numerous software these days that implement relational database system like the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) for human resources, maintenance work orders, accounting, health, etc. All manipulate structured data using tables, indexes, fields, columns and rows.
Unstructured data, on the other hand, are external to the database, amorphous in nature, and more disorganized. Such data are present in ordinary text documents, spreadsheets, HTML and XML codes, e-mails, videos, audios, and images. These vast source of data are spread all over the corporate network and is a force to reckon with. In order to get superior leverage in business, use enterprise web content management as it controls both structured and unstructured forms of data to give you complete and accurate information.
Enterprise Content Management System encompasses more features beyond the orbit of just document management to supply methodology to create, supervise, and deploy your website.
You may also plug in additional modules to further extend functionality of your Enterprise Content Management. These extensions help accomplish marketing goals.
Business firms often miss the huge potential of unstructured information. Formulating an ECM scheme that utilizes these vast resources guarantees any business superior leverage they need in acquiring accurate information anytime.


Students specialising in Pastoral Ministry are those who seek to become full-time pastors in a local church, or trainers of others for ministry. This specialisation will enable the student to develop a framework for pastoral ministry and be equipped to take on the many tasks required to lead and grow a local church. Pastoral Ministry Units.
The Counselling stream strongly emphasises developing a Biblical framework for thinking through deeper more intimate relationships between people and between people and their God. Students are involved in practical group work for the acquisition of skills and experience, while pursuing the character required to be a giver of wise counsel. Counselling Units.
Students who specialise in the Cross-Cultural Missions stream will be equipped to serve the Lord in a variety of cross-cultural situations. PBC has a proud record of training and sending men and women to many countries around the world. This stream is for the courageous, those who believe God is calling them to a life of adventure with Him. Missions Units.
The chaplaincy specialisation provides the student with a variety of essential skills for working as a chaplain in schools, hospitals, aged care, community and missional contexts. These subjects will equip students to consider how to understand a range of situations and respond appropriately as God's representative. Chaplaincy Units.


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Thick ash on an airport runway was delaying aid deliveries to the Pacific island nation of Tonga, where significant damage was being reported days after a huge undersea volcanic eruption and tsunami. New Zealand's military is sending much-needed drinking water and other supplies, but said the ash on the runway will delay the flight at least a day. A towering ash cloud since Saturday's eruption had prevented earlier flights.


Villers le Lac, Saut du Doubs, France.
Let's write down a couple of things for the sake of writing. It is Monday and the seconds week of sesshin has started. There is a stunning full moon outside and I am a bit sweaty from the Fusatsu ceremony. It is special full moon ceremony. Genno Roshi must have prepared it a bit but we, the students, weren't told in advance. So it came as a bot of surprise after the first period of zazen (zazen is the Japanese word for sitting zen meditation).
The ceremony is intended as a fresher-upper, a cleansing and the creation of a clean slate. We renew our vows. I think it was about 25 minutes of bowing and chanting different sutras and reciting the names of the most important Buddhas and Boddhissatvahs.
To be honest I am not very big on the Buddhist services, the chanting and the ceremonies. For me it is a bit like going to family gatherings: I am not particularly looking forward but afterwards I feel kind of good. Especially in this case, when there was a lot more bowing than normally, I liked it because I feel a surrendering to the rhythm and the movement. Bowing is nice practice, it makes humble and soft if you do it often enough.
I have decided I will start writing 'my book' in August (how strange does it feel to say that). I will start creating the conditions. I think I will need some input from people who have written a book before, I guess I could use an editor and/ or a writing coach and I can start meeting publishers. I could use a structure and a support team (friends who like to proof read, brainstorm and confront me) to keep me going. Oh, and a workplace in Amsterdam could be very helpful. Suggestions are welcome (got an idyllic garden house inside the Amsterdam canal belt?).
Sometimes I take a look at myself from the perspective of an alien observing the earth. I think it is a good exercise to observe the self with a certain curiosity and without too many harsh judgments but just as a peculiar phenomenon. I have been doing that here and there during the last couple of days.
What I notice is a lot of harmless but not very functional or satisfying behavior. There is nothing wrong with surfing the internet of reading a newspaper but it doesn't give a great deal of satisfaction, especially when I use it as a distraction strategy to keep myself from doing things that I consider useful, necessary or meaningful. I find it somewhat scary to say it out loud but there seems to be awakening something inside me that is kind of done with that.


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Documentary Ivan Olita 9 minutes
MUXES
In the indigenous communities around the town of Juchitán, the world is not divided simply into males and females. The local Zapotec people have made room for a third category, individuals who were assigned male at birth but live their lives as women in a limbo between the two genders.
Documentary about Identity in Live-Action
Directed By Ivan Olita
Produced By BRAVÒ
Serafima Serafimova
They are neither men nor women. In Oaxaca, Mexico, the local Zapotec people have made room for a third sex, which they call muxes. Opting for a poetic, rather than blandly factual approach to his storytelling, Ivan Olita's short film blends its subjects' personal insights with a visual style informed by his fashion background to create a surreal and glamorous work. Such an interesting topic typically merits an expository approach, but Muxes' subjective approach feels more appropriate, resulting in an immersive and truly captivating documentary short.
While attending a seminar with Werner Herzog, Olita was shown a short film about La Vela — an annual 4-day long parade of muxes culture — and was immediately struck by the characters. He wanted to discover who those people were beyond the glamour of the event. Using interview soundbites and locations from muxes' everyday lives, the documentary examines their cultural and social norms, as well as their surprisingly seamless integration within society at large. Olita furthermore takes the viewer on a mesmerising cinematic journey into the muxes' deepest sentiments — their passions, desires and fears — with alluring elegance.
Formerly unfamiliar with the concept, my first instinct after watching the short was to try and understand exactly what it means to be a muxe – was it a gender identity, or a sexual orientation? A quick Google search revealed a wealth of information on the subject, including legends of how muxes came to be, and material concerning their history of social discrimination—a path that began with ostracization, and has ended with acceptance. Still, the muxes appear to remain an enigma for many. Some insist they are merely attention-seeking homosexuals, while others paint them as mythical "lucky charms." I eventually realized, however, that my need to determine an exact position for muxes within the gender binary was ultimately unimportant. As Olita explains,
"From the very first moment I thought about making the doc, I wanted to make something with a bit of a surreal element to it. I believe that when, as a filmmaker, you approach subjects that are so deep of meaning you need to be aware that it will be almost impossible to illustrate their story with full accuracy in a short doc. What becomes important to me then is to try to take the audience on a ride rather than simply inform [them]. That means that I'm definitely after the poetry of what I'm documenting rather than the facts. And the poetry of the subject comes together as I shoot it… live it."
The director depicts muxes' place in Juchitecan society not by offering a Western representation of who or what they are, but by using their own voices. In doing so, Olita adroitly reveals what is truly important to both him and to his "muses" — a word they use to describe themselves, rather than a word others use to describe them.
In addition to its strong narrative perspective, the film, visually speaking, is pure cinematic poetry. The shots are so entrancing that you're in danger of forgetting to read the subtitles. The vibrancy of the locations, the costumes, and the makeup reach theatrical levels, and the score beautifully marries dramatic scenes with personal testimonials, resulting in a stunning documentary. Since filming muxes, Ivan Olita has continued to focus on unique gender-fluid communities from all parts of the world, and he is keen to begin work on a feature documentary regarding these specific cultures.
via NOWNESS