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SWEENEY RESERVE
Lieutenant John Oxley, the Surveyor-General of New South Wales, discovered the Pine River on 1 December 1823 with the assistance of the castaway ticket-of-leave convicts, John Finnegan and Thomas Pamphlett. During his brief ascent of the North Pine River, which took his party as far as the lower section of today's Sweeney Reserve, Oxley observed a large number of Aboriginal people and commented on the presence of a wall of green bushes used as a weir to trap mullet and whiting in an inlet near the present North Coast Railway Bridge. Oxley also noted the existence of "a great many very fine cypresses" which he later correctly referred to as pines; in his official report, submitted on 10 January 1824, he enthused about the "great quantities of pine" to be seen along the river.
Although the date of Oxley's discovery can be regarded as marking the commencement of sustained European intervention in the Pine Rivers District, the area had been occupied by the North Pine Clan of the Turrbal people for countless thousands of years. During the mid 19th century, Dalaipi was a distinguished Turrbal elder and rainmaker. It was Dalaipi, then nearly sixty years of age, who encouraged the area's best-known pioneer, Tom Petrie (1831-1910), to establish a cattle run in the area. Dalaipi was the Traditional Custodian of a complex of several highly significant cultural sites: the Petrie bora ground known as 'Nindur-ngineddo' (literally 'leech-sitting down' and so associated with a leech dreaming place), the main ring of which was located near the present Petrie roundabout; the 'Mandin' (or Mundin) fishing hole first reported by Oxley's party, and a rain increase site on the north bank of the North Pine River a short distance upstream from the fishing site. Yebri Creek nearby was also a popular camping area. It has been suggested that, by sharing his land with a person he could trust, Dalaipi was, in fact, protecting his most valuable possession from unsympathetic landholders.
The North Pine River Reserve, which later came to be known as Sweeney Reserve, is the oldest tract of land in the Pine Rivers District preserved for government purposes, having been set aside by the surveyor, James Warner (1814-1891), as a road and water reserve. Warner was sent in 1862 to survey the first batch of 64 country farm allotments in the Redcliffe Agricultural Reserve. By this time, a ford over the North Pine River had been established by Tom Petrie. Following his establishment of the Murrumba Run in 1859, it is likely that the ford, later known as Petrie's Crossing, and a track roughly following the course of today's Gympie Road through Lawnton and Strathpine, would have provided Petrie with the means of communicating with other farming families who had settled in the Bald Hills area from 1857. As timber-getters were active in the region from the 1840s seeking valuable softwoods such as Red Cedar, Beech and Hoop Pine, it is likely that a well-developed network of tracks traversed the area prior to Petrie's arrival. Sweeney Reserve marks the height of navigation on the North Pine River, and it is known that one of the most significant rafting grounds in the Pine Rivers District had been located in this area.
By the first two decades of the 20th century, the reserve was described as "a water reserve and camping ground" and it was extensively used both as a picnic ground and as a resting and watering place for travelling stock. By 1924, the year in which control of the reserve was transferred to the Pine Shire Council, it was reported that the area was so well used "by the public of the city and surrounding districts as a picnic spot" that over 1,100 people were present each Sunday during the Christmas holidays. In addition to arriving in motor vehicles, large numbers of visitors caught the train to Petrie Railway Station.
North Pine River Reserve, 1923.
Moreton Bay Region Libraries (Strathpine Library) P0775
North Pine River Reserve, 1920s.
Courtesy of Eric Willmer.
Moreton Bay Region Libraries (Strathpine Library) P1428/18
In recognition of its rich history, Sweeney Reserve, which remains as one of the most attractive recreational areas in the Pine Rivers District, was entered in the Queensland Heritage Register on 11 December 2008.


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Meet Greenwich Hospital's First Baby Of 2018
Emily and TJ Mederos of Port Chester, NY, welcome Mason Raphael Mederos, the first baby born in 2018 at Greenwich Hospital. Photo Credit: Greenwich Hospital
GREENWICH, Conn. – It's a boy! Greenwich Hospital welcomed its first baby of 2018 just after midnight on Monday.
Baby boy Mason Raphael Mederos made his debut Jan. 1 at 12:08 a.m., weighing in at 7 pound and 14 ounces.
This is the second baby for parents Emily and TJ Mederos of Port Chester, N.Y., who were high school sweethearts at Port Chester High School.
Mason joins big brother Matthew Aidan, who is 1 years old.
His dad, TJ Mederos, is a New York City police officer based in the Bronx, and Emily Mederos plans to be a stay-at-home mom.
The family received a gift basket from the hospital that included items for both baby and mom in celebration of the new arrival.
Last year, Greenwich Hospital welcomed 2,702 babies into the world.
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Our morning excursion welcomed a wonderful group of guests who were more than willing to take on the wind and swells - they were just awesome, especially the kids! Winds reached top speeds of about 17MPH at around 10am and then slowly reduced during the rest of the day until they were around 6MPH at 9pm last night ..... not the time we go out on tour! The skies were somewhat overcast, but the sunny smiles from our visits just brightened everything up!
The sandbar was shallow this day, although the water was quite choppy!
Plenty of great snorkelling was enjoyed by our groups, and as always, the cherry on the top for the private tour in the afternoon, was watching the sunset as we made our way back to the Cayman Islands Yacht Club. Amazing how the sunset always has the power to make everyone silent and ponderous (even the kiddies) ..... penny for their thoughts anyone?
There are times when words generally fail to do justice to an experience. Times when you just have to keep the mouth shut, and let the photos do the talking. We think the photos from today's tour speak for themselves. Enjoy.
LOVE the poses that some of our guests come up with!
Captain Mario calls this "Mandy's heart"
Awesome, awesome private tour today!
What an absolute pleasure it was to host this fun and adventurous group! We collected them at the Kaibo Yacht Club (this can be done for chartered tours and in select other circumstances), and it was sunny smiles and laughter from the get-go.
Their choice of attractions to visit? Some of the best in Grand Cayman of course. First stop on this excursion was the Secret Garden - a beautiful spot that Captain Mario has discovered with prolific coral and tropical fish - today Barbara joined us and brought along 3 other stingrays with her including Stumpy (a name earned because of her very short tail). We managed to get some stunning photos of the children interacting with them, and we hope these images will be with them forever.
Along the way, we agreed to find some conch for our guests - as stated in a previous post, we no longer retrieve conch on our standard tours as we feel they have been over harvested and their numbers are now so low. However, we have made exceptions to this policy for our private tours (if requested).
This time we left the best for last! Stingray City Sandbar was incredible and we arrived when no-else was there. Pure vacation bliss! Just us, the Caribbean Sea and the stingrays all round, eager for squid and kisses.
It was a sad but fond farewell at the end of our time together, but we sincerely hope to host our new friends again in the not too distant future. Till we meet again!
The island is buzzing with excitement - Christmas in Grand Cayman is a Caribbean delight. The sunny, tropical climate often leaves visitors from colder climates a little off balance, but we are sure they are lapping up the warmth whatever attraction they choose to tackle for the day!
We enjoyed two excursions to Stingray City Sandbar, snorkel sites and Starfish Point today - how lucky can we get? The first tour was a standard tour, and the second a private excursion for a wonderful group staying at the Castle in East End.
Snorkelling at Coral Gardens brought Captain Mario's favourite stingray out to play, and play she did! The Caribbean ocean once again provided an underwater beauty spot with fabulous coral, tropical fish and a lovely school of Grunts.
Circling above us was a lone seagull, hoping to grab a take-away lunch - they can be very cheeky at Stingray City Sandbar. When feeding the stingrays at the sandbar, the initial knee-jerk reaction is to pull away and hold the squid up in the air - and that is when the seagulls pounce!! Incredibly quick - before you know it is just your hand waving about above your head, whilst a happy bird disappears into the horizon.
Starfish Point, was, as usual, stunning. Our excursions guests relaxed and pondered the Sea Stars and breathed in the fresh tropical air. 1st Mate Dwayne and a guest enjoyed a touch of American football during the stop - definitely working up the appetite for pizza!
Cayman vacation - relaxing, exploring and having fun!
The stingrays were an eager bunch at the Sandbar, ready to share the love (and the squid!). We call squid Stingray Popcorn - they can't stop eating it!
The second tour of the day was a private chartered tour for a lovely group enjoying their holiday at the Castle in East End. Private tours are definitely the best way to visit these attractions, and are surprisingly affordable if you are a group. These excursions are a fantastic way to celebrate a destination wedding or another special occasion!
And of course, to round the day off ....... a splendid Caribbean sunset watched in awe from Starfish Point, before setting off to drop our guests back at the Kaibo Yacht Club. Another gorgeous and memorable day in paradise!


Knock, Knock. Yahoo's There? Grow or Die?
1. Recently, I mentioned dealcatcher.com. Here are two more sites for free stuff and promo deals: thefreesite.com and deal-finder.com.
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Well, a while back, I bought a generator, but largely for thunderstorm and hurricane power outages. I also bought a ton of canned/bottled food and drink, Stern-o, candles, etc. – maybe $1,500 worth. But it was in bulk on sale, and will all or mostly come in handy. So all that was "lost" was the interest on the money for a few months, as I eat down my inventory. Finally, I had more cash on hand than I usually would.
But, as with most people, my anxiety over this lessened markedly in recent months. It seems that a lot of people did their jobs well, and we owe them a round of applause.
That said, it's always good to be prepared for an emergency, especially the unadvertised, unexpected kind. We're all better off, individually and as communities, if we have a couple of weeks' essentials on hand, and a way to stay warm and see in the dark, just in case.


Intermediate skiers who are comfortable on blue runs and most reds will have a great time exploring the Zermatt ski area.
The Sunnegga area is a great place to start. Nice easy blue runs below Blauherd and down to Findeln will get the day started confidently. The Tuftern red run is a great run to get the turns working on slightly steeper slopes and ends up with a nice journey through the trees.
From the Rothorn cable car, there are a couple of very long red runs which although mainly straightforward, have a couple of steeper / trickier sections.
The Hohtalli cable car accesses one of Zermatt's gems for intermediate skiers. The White Hare piste is 1100m vertical metres of varied slopes that generally have great snow and never gets too busy.
Top Tip: The first 200 metres from Hohtalli is steep and narrow and can be challenging if you ski it with the rest of the cable car full of people. Take a step back for a minute, enjoy the view and ski the narrow bit without the throng and it's much more civilized.
The Schwarzsee area has several great runs for intermediates. The Weisse Perle is a classic red run and the new high-speed Hirli chairlift accesses more fantastic uncrowded slopes.
The red run from the top of the Klein Matterhorn is a fantastic experience and the best way to get over the border to Italy. If you cross the border at Testa Grigia, the amazing Ventina run will take you all the way to the town of Cervinia. Almost 2000 vertical metres of red run goodness! Part way down this run is a left-hand turn to the smaller resort of Val Tournenche. Most of the runs here are wonderful, wide open motorway style red runs and an intermediates paradise.
Top Tip for going to Italy: Choose a good weather day to ski to Cervinia and book a table at either Bontadini (Cervinia) or La Motta (Val Tournenche) for the best Italian experience.
If you consider yourself an intermediate skier, there's a good chance you'll have experienced 'the plateau'. This is when you seem to stop progressing in your skiing improvement and can often limit the pistes you are comfortable skiing.
If you struggle with certain terrain (steep or narrow or icy slopes for instance) or to keep up with your friends and family as they zoom around the slopes, consider taking a lesson or two to get out of that intermediate rut.
Summit instructors are awesome at identifying what might be holding you back and giving you ideas of how to improve. Be sure to ask for some things or tips you can practice after the lesson.
You'll be amazed the difference a single lesson can make to your holiday.
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Death Valley National Park holds a special place in my heart. Growing up my parents took me camping and hiking there just about every winter. We would head out to the back roads of the park with our car full of goodies including a cooked Turkey, and plastic Christmas tree complete with battery operated lights. This is a collection of my favorite images from in and around this amazing desert park.


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Coast to Coast, Hadassah Members Speak Out at Meetings with Legislators
Meetings with legislators are essential to advancing Hadassah's core values: Zionism, fighting antisemitism and advancing women's health equity. Hadassah's Day in the District and Sit Down with a Senator programs help build relationships with representative on both sides of the political aisle so members can advocate for policy issues that matter most.
During the current 117th Congress, Hadassah representatives from 21 regions have met with 35 federal legislators, helping to bring new support for Zionist and women's health policies, including building co-sponsors for Hadassah's infertility resolution.
"I see how important it is for us to develop personal relationships between national legislators and Hadassah," said Hadassah Central Pacific Coast Education and Advocacy Vice President Jane Jacobson. "Day in the District brings in women who have never participated in other Hadassah programs before but know the importance of taking on this task."
"Frankly, I had no idea that Hadassah had so many platforms that it operated on, and made it so easy to contact our representatives. Hadassah helped highlight relevant issues and outlined them in really thoughtful, intelligent ways," said Hadassah Greater Washington Advocacy Co-chair Renee Stadd.
Legislators rely on hearing from their constituents in order to advance the bills and resolutions that matter most. Hadassah members are critical in educating members of Congress about ways in which they can advance our policy priorities. At the same time, advocacy energizes and activates membership, bringing new engagement and purpose to chapters.
"These meetings always make me realize how important it is to advocate as a constituent. Before being involved, I didn't fully understand how many proposals and resolutions there are – and how much the elected officials rely on these advocacy meetings to help focus their efforts," said Hadassah Greater Detroit Education and Advocacy Vice President Diane Brody, whose meetings secured new support for Hadassah's resolution that calls for increased awareness of and access to infertility services.
"I feel like what Hadassah advocacy has done for me is given me access into local, state and federal legislatures that maybe, as an individual, they may or may not recognize me," said Hadassah Florida Central Education and Advocacy Vice President Ellen Siegman. "Change only happens when you're proactive about it – and Hadassah really has done an excellent job of that, and it has empowered women."
"This was the first year [2021] that I participated in Hadassah's Day in the District," said Hadassah Diablo Valley Chapter Education and Advocacy Vice President Paula Schiff, . "All in all, I thought it was a good experience for me, and beneficial to Hadassah."
"I personally gain tremendous gratification seeing members feel empowered and excited by their experience with Day in the District," said Hadassah Lower New York State Advocacy Chair Helene Kornstein. "It takes a community of people to make things happen and implement change. When we empower women, we can heal the world."
Members of Congress appreciate hearing from Hadassah members and working together to advance our priorities.
"I want to thank all of you for the work that you do, advocating for the US-Israel relationship, fighting antisemitism, standing up to support all these important healthcare issues," said Representative Ted Deutch during a Day in the District meeting.
"I'm so grateful for the work that Hadassah is doing to advocate for women's cardiovascular health. You're empowering women to take control of their health," said Representative Jaime Herrera Beutler.
If you're a Hadassah member and you're interested in making your voice heard to enact meaningful change, discuss Day in the District and Sit Down with a Senator opportunities with your local Hadassah chapter or contact advocacy@hadassah.org.
Watch the video Hadassah Advocacy -- Voices Making an Impact to hear from Hadassah members and federal legislators about the impact of grassroots advocacy. Together, we are the power of women who do.


Bonds have traditionally been viewed as being lower risk than equities. Generally, bonds generate stable flows of income, providing greater certainty of nominal cash flow. Bonds can act as a hedge against periods of economic uncertainty, or unanticipated periods of deflation. On the downside, bonds have lower historical and expected returns than some other asset classes, notably equities.
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Interest rates are important, because higher bank rates will attract investors to move from bonds to cash. The coupon is fixed and the capital value of the bond must change to reflect the level of other interest rates. Higher interest rates increase the return on cash and variable bonds, making the fixed yield on bonds less attractive (by comparison) and pushing the price down (and therefore increasing the yield to competitive levels).
Inflation impacts on bonds, because the market will adjust to allow for its effect on income. Fear of rising inflation means bond prices will fall and yields rise and the reverse will happen when inflation looks set to fall or stay low.
The yield curve tells you how much income you receive from bonds. A 'normal' yield curve slopes upwards from left to right, reflecting the fact investors should be rewarded for holding longer dated bonds by receiving a higher income or yield.
When you invest in gilts you make a loan to the UK government. In return, the government undertakes to pay the money back at a specified future date and to pay a fixed rate of interest on the loan until then. Since it is fixed, the flow of income from the gilt cannot rise over time in the same way as equity dividends. The capital value of the gilt on maturity also does not change.
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Corporate bonds usually offer a higher yield than government bonds, because the credit risk is deemed to be higher, which means it is believed they are more likely to default on payments. Those companies regarded as the largest and most financially stable, however, are able to issue bonds at lower yields than those in emerging markets with volatile politics and economic instability.
Provided there is no default, you should receive a higher return from a corporate bond than government bonds, in return for the potentially higher risk. Credit rating agencies give ratings to bond issuers. A rating is reviewed at least once a year and more often if the company makes an announcement such as a profits warning. The rating provides an opinion on the likelihood of the issuer being able to repay the money you lend. Nevertheless, this is only an opinion and not a definitive guide. Equally, ratings agencies were shown by US congressional and regulatory investigations to have conflicts of interest in the aftermath of the financial crisis of 2008, where they allowed commercial considerations to influence the ratings they issued to mortgage bonds, so their ratings may not always be accurate.
Corporate bonds are divided into investment grade and high yield bonds. These reflect the risk profile and potential return that you should expect from bonds, with investment grade being the lower risk and offering a lower yield. Those bonds that are high yield may have been former investment grade bonds that have fallen out of favour. Or they may have been issued as higher risk bonds, because of the perceived relatively weak financial strength of the company concerned. They tend to have the characteristics of bond investments, but with underlying risk and return characteristics more akin to equity investments. While returns from top quality investment grade bonds are more closely correlated to government bond returns, high yield returns can differ significantly.
Index-linked gilts are defensive investments, designed to preserve the real value of your capital and income. The annual income and capital value on the repayment are linked to the rate of retail price inflation. Over the life of index-linked gilts, they offer you the certainty of preserving the value of your capital/income against rising retail price inflation. They only provide this protection, however, if they are held until maturity. During their life, the price of index-linked gilts is determined by demand and supply. Therefore, the price may fall in the short term. It is important to remember, however, that the measure of the rate of retail price inflation is an average. Each person is impacted by different rates of inflation depending on the goods and services they buy. Thus the extent to which they protect you against inflation is dependent on the goods and services you purchase.
Emerging markets offer both government and corporate fixed interest, which are also divided into investment grade and high yield. Emerging market bonds are available in dollar denominated paper and local currency. These bonds are regarded as higher risk than those issued in developed markets, but spreads have narrowed in recent years. The differential in yields between emerging market bonds and US government bonds, known as spreads, reflects the perceived risk of the former.


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Q: $f$ differentiable in $a$, $f(a)=0$, $g$ continuous $\implies fg$ differentiable in $a$ PROBLEM:
Let $V \subset \mathbb{R}$ and $a$ be an accumulation point in $V$. Let $f,g: V \rightarrow \mathbb{R}$ be two functions with the following properties:

*

*$f$ is differentiable in $a$ and $f(a)=0$

*$g$ is continuous in $a$
Prove that the function $fg: V \rightarrow \mathbb{R}$ is differentiable in $a$ and that $(fg)'(a)=f'(a)g(a)$.
SOURCE:
Real analysis coursebook from Otto Forster, chapter about differentiation
So far I have:
I am working on the first part (showing that $fg$ is differentiable in the point $a$.
We have that
$$\exists \lim_{x\rightarrow a}\frac{f(x)-f(a)}{x-a}\iff\exists \lim_{x\rightarrow a}\frac{f(x)}{x-a} \tag{1}$$
$$\lim_{x\rightarrow a} g(x)=g(a) \tag{2}$$
And we want to show that $$\exists \lim_{x\rightarrow a}\frac{f(x)g(x)}{x-a}\tag{*}$$ I am stuck here. $(1)$ and $(*)$ seem to be very close, but I am not sure what arguments and theorems to use to move forward.

A: What does it mean that $fg$ is differentiable?
Well, this means the following limit must exist:
\begin{align*}
\lim_{x\to a}\frac{f(x)g(x) - f(a)g(a)}{x - a}
\end{align*}
Based on the given assumptions, we arrive at the relation:
\begin{align*}
\lim_{x\to a}\frac{[f(x)g(x) - f(a)g(x) + f(a)g(x) - f(a)g(a)]}{x - a} & =
\lim_{x\to a}\frac{[f(x) - f(a)]g(x) + f(a)[g(x) - g(a)]}{x - a}\\\\
& = \lim_{x\to a}\left[\frac{f(x) - f(a)}{x - a}\right]g(x)
\end{align*}
Since $f$ is differentiable at $a$ and $g$ is continuous at $a$, the proposed limit exists and equals $f'(a)g(a)$.
And we are done.
Hopefully this helps !

A: One approach to this would be: If we knew that $c$ is differentiable then we knew from the product rule that $(fg)'(a) = f'(a)g(a) + f(a)g'(a) = f'(a)g(a)$ by $f(a)=0$. Since this does not depend on $g'$ anymore we might assume that this is in fact the derivative to $fg$ if g is only continuous.
As you've already seen $f(x)g(x)-f(a)g(a) = f(x)g(x)$ which is the same as $(f(x)-f(a))g(x)$. Thus $(f(x)g(x)-f(a)g(a))/(x-a) = (f(x)-f(a))/(x-a) \cdot g(x)$. But as $(f(x)-f(a))/(x-a)$ limits to $f'(a)$ this limits to $f'(a)g(a)$.

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169 (сто шестдесет и девет) е естествено, цяло число, следващо 168 и предхождащо 170.

Сто шестдесет и девет с арабски цифри се записва "169", а с римски цифри – "CLXIX". Числото 169 е съставено от три цифри от позиционните бройни системи – 1 (едно), 6 (шест), 9 (девет).

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 169 е нечетно число.
 169-ият ден от годината е 18 юни.
 169 е година от Новата ера.

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This faux Bois (Fake wood grain) candle is created with paint and the new Mod Podge Rocks Peel n' Stick Stencil line.
I am not sure I am liking the teal but this would be great in neutrals for a more rustic feel. You could also run the wet paint in some spices for a grubby finish.


The World Technology Network (WTN) has named ViaSat Inc. (Nasdaq: VSAT) (http://www.viasat.com) as the 2013 World Technology Award winner in the Communications Technology category for its innovation in creating the high-capacity satellite system. Nominees were selected by the WTN membership (spread over 60 countries) through an intensive, global process lasting many months. ViaSat was selected for the honor from a group of 33 nominated companies.
The WTN named winners in 10 corporate and 20 individual categories for the World Technology Awards. Presented by the WTN in association with TIME, Fortune, CNN, and others, the World Technology Awards have been called "the Oscars of the technology world" in part because of their peer-review selection process.
"Being selected out of such an impressive list of companies makes this award especially gratifying to us," said Mark Dankberg, ViaSat chairman and CEO. "We want to thank the WTN for honoring us and for creating this forum for sharing and fostering technology innovation."
The ViaSat high-capacity satellite system, featuring ViaSat-1, the world's highest capacity satellite, is transforming the economics, speed, and service performance of satellite communications. The major objective of the new system design is to constantly improve bandwidth economics. By driving down the cost of bandwidth and enabling ever higher satellite capacity, the new system enables ViaSat and its customers to offer much faster and better performing services than satellite ever could before. The long-term implication of the innovation is to lift satellite communications from niche markets to a far more competitive position in several telecommunication markets. Once the "last resort," satellite is now competing with wireless and terrestrial service alternatives for consumers and enterprises.
The November 15 awards gala occurred at the close of the World Technology Summit, a two-day thought leadership conference in the TIME & LIFE Building in association with WTN partner organizations. Most of the delegates to the Summit were 2013 award nominees, current WTN members (winners and finalist from previous awards cycles), as well as other leaders from business, technology, and industry.
ViaSat delivers fast, secure communications, Internet, and network access to virtually any location for consumers, governments, enterprises, and the military. The company offers fixed and mobile satellite network services including Exede® by ViaSat, which features ViaSat-1, the world's highest capacity satellite; service to more than 2,300 mobile platforms, including Yonder® Ku-band mobile service; satellite broadband networking systems; and network-centric military communication systems and cybersecurity products for the U.S. and allied governments. ViaSat also offers communication system design and a number of complementary products and technologies. Based in Carlsbad, California, ViaSat employs over 2,800 people in a number of locations worldwide for technology development, customer service, and network operations.
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Like many people, I don't like 'having' to do anything. This is why I cringe when people ask me about my resolutions or goals for the new year.
"Goals," "Resolutions," the words sound so inflexible. I'm not a big fan of the word "resolution," because there's something rigid about it, and goal-setting in the usual sense can set you up for failure and frustration.This is not to say resolutions aren't helpful, they just don't interest me.
This sounds much more self-directed, more purposeful. Like a journey, with lots of room for discovery along the way.
An intention is something I want to do. It's a word which represents the type of year I desire. The intention is my own touchstone word, a magical word that becomes an aim that guides my action. I speak my intention (has to be one word for me) and I feel good about all the possibilities surrounding or accompanying that one word.
I had fun writing the word down on a 3×5 index card, drawing the word on the first page of a new journal, adding photos around the word, making wheel spokes out of the center word. For example, with "Create" I attached each spoke to a word that follows 'create.' Create joy, create new stories, create gratefulness …and so forth into my own journey.
My word for the year is "Breakthrough." The definition is to advance, step forward, progress, and revolution. I like the sound of that last word, revolution.
Another alternative to making new year resolutions, besides an intention, is to make positive changes in a different way. Read this short article by Melissa Eisner. I chose two of the items to fulfill this year.
Whatever you do or don't do intentions, spend time with yourself for at least 15 minutes and think about your own journey.
You don't have to come up with a word. Sometimes enough is enough. And that's fine.
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That sounds like a dynamic word to greet the year with and some good ways of giving yourself breathing space by fulfilling those positive intentions.
Thank you Andrea. To be honest, the word scared me at first but I mulled the meaning over and I became excited. Happy New Year in your beautiful piece of the world.
Love that, Mona. I started yoga last January and have been pretty serious about it since then. All the instructors recommend picking a word at the beginning of our practice and to stick to it. At the end of our practice they invite us to return to this word and see what happened to it. I find the idea wonderful as it helps me to focus. Breakthrough is a powerful choice and I can see great moments coming your way.
This is my wish, in any case, for you in 2017!
Thank you so much for your encouragement. I intend to write a quarterly post on my 2017 intention. You left me curious, what was your 'yoga' word & how did this practice work out? Sounds like a post I'd like to read!
But you see the way it works.
You have me a post idea since I started yoga as a Christmas gift last year. I could link the power of yoga to the power of words.
By the way I also pick French words. Works as well!
Where is the "love" button??? Resolution vs. Intention–a subtle yet important distinction. Like you, I too, have never met a resolution I could get on board with. Here's to more intentions that spring from our deepest desires!
Ooh, what a great idea. I like using "intention" instead of "resolution." So often I have associations of resolutions being broken. Happy New Year!


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Is it Australia Day? Then the republicans crawl out of their holes again
25 January 2016, 03:05 PM
As certain that Australia Day is celebrated by the nation every 26th January it is certain that politicians and the media dig up the rotting corpse of the �Australian republic�.
This year makes no exception.
Only difference is that all but one premiers signed an open letter calling for a republic. In their letter they demand nothing new and even Melbourne�s daily newspaper The Age said the move is �to resuscitate the struggling republic debate�. Even an Australian Republican Movement paid opinion poll brought only 47 p.c. in favour of the sponsor�s intention. This was hardly the popular demand for a republic that the ARM had wished for.
The latest PR stunt is to declare an Australian republic �nothing less than a declaration of desired independence�, which was highlighted by The Age�s front page headline, Declaration of independence. As if Australia was still a colony and not an independent nation since 1901. On what planet do these republicans live?
Can�t they deal with the real issues?
Have a look at the country that solemnly proclaimed a declaration of independence in 1776 and check out the field of 20 presidential wannabes � one more frightening than the other. If a country of more than 300 million people cannot present more credible potential presidents than these 20, then a modern Constitutional Monarchy beats that old republic any time.


On Sunday 16 October, London's barristers and solicitors will gather at the Herne Hill International Velodrome in London for the fourth annual Lawyers' Bike Races.
The event is a charity benefit for the UK's the Teenage Cancer Trust, with the help of the Bar Cycling Club and the Solicitors' Cycling Club.
Events will include the team pursuit, scratch races and individual time trials. There is scope for some serious competition, but the programme is structured to ensure that everyone enjoys the day, regardless of the previous experience or fitness level. The main aim is to have fun participating on Britain's premier outdoor cycling track.
While the event is organised by London's lawyers, entries from other professions are encouraged, and entries are open to both teams and individuals. Participants simply need a serviceable road bike. There will be an opportunity to try out fixed-wheel track bikes on the course, and a registered coach will be on hand to assist.
To register for the day, or for further information, contact Rod Freeman at rod.freeman@lovells.com.
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President Obama honored the United Methodist Church recently. He asked Adam Hamilton to deliver the sermon for the National Prayer Service. Lessons from Moses, he named it.
When the psalmist composes and sings Psalm 121, he makes an assumption that usually gives rise to an "Amen, right on, ain't that the truth or a headshaking affirmation." To get through life period, all of us need help. Choose any nomenclature you desire "rugged individualist, Lone Ranger, Bishop, most powerful country on earth; no man, woman, child, church or nation is an island. Is this not extant in the psalmist opening lines? "I lift up mine eyes to the hills, from whence cometh my help?" Hills speak. Some hills come alive with music. Years ago, I remember traveling to Israel with my mother. As we exit the bus one day, my mother points to some hills and declares with excitement "there are the Golan Heights." The very sight of the Golan Heights brings sorrow and joy to Syrians and Israelis respectively. Both have a need to possess them in order to further the purposes of their country.
The need for assistance dramatized itself repeatedly in recent travels to Chicago and New York. On the second leg of my journey, I flew to New York City from Chicago. The meeting planner sent a limo to pick me up at La Guardia. Beyond the perk, I had to trust that the driver was legit and would deliver me to the right destination. He was from Pakistan. Good work, meeting planner.
Making my way to the meeting of Christian Unity posed a greater challenge and heightened needs. It would be held at the Interchurch Center, nicknamed the God Box. Home of various religious bodies, the Interchurch Center is remembered by its famous address, 475 Riverside Drive in New York City. It was over a mile from the hotel. No rides were arranged. We had to take the initiative and get to the God Box on our own. Our meeting planner shared three options on paper.
One, attendees were advised to take the number 1 train or subway Uptown, get off at 116th and meander to the God Box.
Two, attendees were instructed to take the M104 bus northbound. Start going South west on Broadway towards 94th Street, take the bus to W. Harlem 129th St. via Broadway, get off at 120th and head toward the Interchurch Center at 61 Claremont Avenue.
Three, walking attendees were directed to go northeast on Broadway towards 95th St. Stay on Broadway till they reach W 116th Street. Turn left on 116th and a right on Claremont, and you're there, a half an hour walk at best.
I ignored all three options.
My need for safety and orientating myself with unfamiliar required that I partner with another attendee to get to 475 Riverside Drive. I and another Bishop hailed a cab. The next day, we walked with others. But I declined to ride the subway although we were provided with a Metro Card. When I return to the Big Apple, I have decided to use it. The card won't expire until 2/28/14.
We were especially inspired by the attendance and participation of a young mother. Sarah offered valuable leadership to our work. Her three children came with her plus her husband, a pastor serving a church in the North Carolina Conference. He took care of their fraternal twins and a newborn, only three months old. Given her tremendous commitment, she could not have participated without the direct support of her husband. Relational nutrients were added to their marriage.
Like God, the meeting planner took care of some things well. All we had to do was glide along. Then, we were dropped like a hot rock and told to get to the God Box on our own. In this strange town, remaining in our rooms wasn't an option. We were expected to attend the meeting. All of us found a way to get there. Some of us used the ideas printed. Others became creative. One or two called on the meeting planner. Some of us called on God. We needed and desired traveling mercies in the Big Apple.
Fill My Cup provides an eternal segue. The best help we can get on earth comes from God not Dr. Witherington, the Bishop, D.S.'s, the DCM, family or friends. Why won't we turn to God? According to the psalmist, turning to God bears fruit. Psalm 121: verses 1-2 re-iterates this truth -- a truth we know we need to make real in our lives. "I lift mine eyes unto to the hills, from whence cometh my help? My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth." Do you want help; ask God?
Another reason for seeking God's assistance occurred while these men were in Jerusalem. By custom, Jewish men were given the responsibility of "appointing" judges and officials throughout the tribes and towns." They had to find leaders who made just decisions - leaders who would not distort justice, show partiality, use bribes; leaders who were totally concerned with the Micah question "What does the Lord require of me? The fate and future of their towns and villages rose and fell depending on how their choices accomplished God's will. That is precisely what happens when God puts us in a position of leadership in church or at home, in the conference or nation, the fate and future of our area of responsibility revolves around our faithfulness to the task. It's one thing for the Bishop to ask you to lead God's people. It's a major thing for God to ask us to lead.
For well over 22 years, I have read and re-read how to make appointments in the Book of Discipline. I've consulted with Cabinets, Pastors and churches through the hard work of D.S.'s, read profiles till I'm blue in the face. We've used a means of grace implied but not mentioned in the appointment making process. We have prayed earnestly that our discernment is correct. And the rest has to be left with God, the good, the bad and the in between. Nevertheless, the appointed and the appointers are better off when each has continually asked and depended on God to help them drink from the cup offered particularly when our hope for Yes is God's No.
Within a stone's throw of the Christian Unity meeting at the God Box at 475 Riverside Drive, old memories of some modern prophets came rushing back. One man is a tenured professor at Union Theological Seminary, a stone's throw from 475. The other has long since departed April 4, 1968. Both of them received the strength to remain steadfast from God.
Troubled by the ongoing state of his own parents and people, his growing years in Bearden, Arkansas, his academic struggles at Garrett-Northwestern, Dr. James Cone wrote one of the most controversial Liberation Theologies of the late sixties, Black Theology and Black Power. Critics and pundits attacked him from every side. Faculty wanted him fired. His marriage went south. Undoubtedly, his health and well being were affected. Somehow, the Lord did not allow his foot to be moved…the Lord watched over him and kept him. Cone acknowledged the help of the Lord in preserving his academic career along with privilege of bearing the title of distinguished professor.
Dr. Cone's trial by fire was a camp fire compared to a hundred fiery furnaces inspired by a man whose birthday we recently honored. Martin made a bold new step when he preached at the Riverside Church in New York City, exactly one year before he was assassinated. Riverside Church is located across the street from the God Box. For a long time, Dr. King wanted to take a public stance on Vietnam but he was very reticent. Seemingly, the world had informed Martin Luther King, Jr. that his specialty was Civil Rights not Human Rights. That day, King crossed the line. His speech Beyond Vietnam called the nation to task over an unjust war.
The media excoriated King as did numerous government officials. Many of his Civil Rights colleagues and friends followed suit. They accused King of abandoning the movement. Church officials joined the condemnation as well. Not swayed by criticism, Dr. King led his first Peace Demonstration. Civil and Human rights and so many other stances produced the decision to eliminate the dreamer. After they killed Martin Luther King, Jr. and laid him in a tomb, the world and the nation said he was right all along. They said Dr. King told the truth about the war- a truth some of his critics were afraid to express because they feared the crucifixion Martin experienced. The God that watched over Israel - the One who would not let his foot be moved, stood by him even as he died. Enough; let me close.
The other day, I read the sermon of a friend. It contained a poignant story. He attributed it to author Tom Long in a book entitled Testimony. Mary Ann Burn came into the world with a passel of birth defects e.g., a cleft palate, a disfigured face, abnormal feet. Plus Mary was deaf in one ear. Every year, students had to undergo the "Whisper Test." It was a simple exam. Each child came to the front of the classroom. The teacher stood behind them and whispered "The sky is blue" or "You have new shoes." Mary had the greatest difficulty hearing. And the other kids laughed. Mary was embarrassed and devastated. One year, the "Whisper Test" was administered by one of the most beloved teachers of the school. Dreading that moment, Mary's name was called. She came up front and waited for another moment of ridicule. It didn't happen. Miss Leonard didn't whisper "the sky is blue" or "you have new shoes." She whispered "I wish you were my little girl." Said Mary Ann Burn, "I waited for those words which God must have put into her mouth, those seven last words changed my life. "As a result, Mary Ann Burn became a teacher, a person of strength, beauty and kindness because her help came from the Lord ultimately.
God has sent his words, written on tablets of stone and human hearts to change our lives - to be the source of our help. When you're at your lowest…when you want to quit, don't forget the words of the prophet Isaiah in 43:1. "I have called you by name; you are mine. Don't forget the word of Mary, God's handmaiden. "My soul magnifies the Lord and my spirit doth rejoice in God my Savior." Don't forget the last words of John Wesley on his deathbed "The best of all is, that God is with us." Finally don't forget the words the words of the psalmist. "The Lord will keep your going out and you're coming in from this time forth and forevermore." God is the source of our help. Amen.


i am really happy since the first week of ICC to play with that bow eventho it reset autoswing timer when the procc occured(fixed now,maybe a 3:2 macro would have solved it aswell xD).
The bow is fine and i wouldnt want to exchange it, unless once HM is available ofc.
However some things are not fine at all and i want to make that up on three points as you can read below.
1) The Proc: I like proccs, its way more fun than just "Oh yes 2 agi /3 hit and 4 stam + from my old one(besides weapon dps ofc). Yes that procc scales, unlike brynt(r)oll, with the character, but already in its bugged state i did "only" ~1% of my total dmg and assuming that we all lost on autoshots, the overall dmgportion of the procc will/has go(ne) down now, as we can fire more autoshots and the procc remains the same ammount but not portion of a players overall dmg.
GC stated previously and today again that he is totally fine with a 3-4ish% dmg portion of an item like that 2H axe should have in its final stage. If you have read the lines above you would see that we are nowhere near that number.
Dont get me wrong im not complaining about the hunterdps in general, i also like GCs comment about beating a boss and not your fellow guildies/raiders but something tells me that if 3% on melee weapon (wich is, unlike for casters, a melees main resource of dmg) it should be fine to adjust the bow to a closer number to 3-4 than 1(as bows are our "axes"). Sidenote: The staff and the dagger have already been "fixed" and had an increase of their proccs.
Also hunters are not the rogues of 3.3 so a minor dmg boost would not really hurt our overall standing in the rngmeters, aswell as the new season weapons will be out rather soon and if the bow remains that low it could be very well true(yes im making up things here but i hope you can follow my drift here) that the new S9(?) items will blow this nice little piece of pixels out of the window.
2)The durability loss: Basically i dont give 2 cent about the gold it consumes, but it is REALLY annoying to watch your duraindicator all the time as volley(and for that matter WQ for the mmers) already diminishes our durability and now this ability aswell.
Again im not complaining about the gold it costs to repair, if you want make this bow more expensive to reapair when its finally broken (maybe even double it, i honestly dont care) but please make a convenience change, so our bow doesnt get destroyed 3 times during a raid.
It would be only a cosmetical change, it wouldnt be gamebreaking or imbalance anything it would just make this item more conveniant/enjoyable.
3)This is a concern wich not only affects the bow, it affects DMC-Death and maybe more items i fail to name now.
Yesterday(or the day before) the procc got "fixed" to procc of wyvern stings aswell, wich is a really questionable change.
There are next to no ueses for wyvern in pve(yes that one time in the summercamp i know), but there certainly are in pvp.Players will suffer from this change even more than me as a pver and already terribad pvper.
In my tiny world of logics i dont like it when i actively try to CC something but some RNGgod has just turned against me and let the procc fire and free my freshyl "uncced" target, wich can again smack my face or that of a teammate.
Back when Wotlk came out, the developers removed alot of RNGish things like warriors macestuns and simmilar, so i really dont see the point why we are goin back to a very rng based system where your success might be in the hands of the (currently) BiS weapon obtainable. I also think, no rogue likes to cheapshot a target and then get a DMC procc, wich makes the just applied cc futile.
So my suggestion: Just make sure no procc will ever activate upon a cc abilty. This again wouldnt imbalance the pve aspect and certainly just even out the pvp aspect.
Also whilst we are at it, i just came across a suggestion i was breeding uppon some weeks already, but i never found the time and willingness to post till now.
3.3 MD is awsomesauce and it so makes Anub25HM much more enjoyable BUT lets talk about the 4 seconds of transfered threat.
As we all know, the GCD for a hunter is 1,5 seconds and thus 4 seconds doesnt make 3 shots as it used to be. So please make it atleast 4,5sec or be generous and give it 5 sec to account for server/client lag.
Another part about the new MD is that it didnt only changed for the better. Pre 3.3 you could MD, wait 20 seconds, let the tank pull and then use it more ore less instantly after wich is not possible anymore and thus it actually lowers the possible threat converted to the tank, on a pull prio to this last contentpatch.
You may argue that rogues TotT has the same mechanic, wich i can volley back with, "then give us a dmg boost aswell so we can really compare them two abilities".
Dont get me wrong i dont want a dmg booster im fine with the basic mechanic but i just wanted to point out that any comparison to TotT in that matter will horridly fail.
well if you didnt bother to read it properly, then please also dont bother to reply, ty.
Zod's works similarly to the talent Wild Quiver. Since Wild Quiver causes extra durability through additional weapon use, Zod's does too. We will keep an eye on it but don't have any current plans to change anything unless there is a but resulting in additional durability damage.
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Salesforce this week announced new features and an expanded partner ecosystem for its Health Cloud at the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society conference. The new features are lead-to-patient conversion, risk stratification and advanced segmentation. Salesforce also announced a slew of new partner-developed applications for Health Cloud available on the Salesforce AppExchange.
Medical device maker St. Jude Medical on Monday began deploying software designed to protect its remote monitoring system for implantable pacemaker and defibrillator devices. The move came on the heels of the U.S. food and Drug Administration's warning that the company's Merlin@home Transmitter contained vulnerabilities that could be exploited by hackers.
Bose's latest earbuds are designed to help you tune in to the specific sounds you want to hear. Hearphones are a sort of blend of noise-cancelling earbuds and hearing aids. There are several presets in the app, with names like "focused conversation," "gym," "airplane" and "television." You can opt to crank up the volume on all sound from the world around you or turn it down.
Medical device manufacturer Animas on Tuesday warned that its OneTouch Ping insulin pump system was susceptible to hacking. "We have been notified of a cybersecurity issue with the OneTouch Ping, specifically that a person could potentially gain unauthorized access to the pump through its unencrypted radio frequency communication system," reads the company's letter to users of the device.
After a bad experience when I was first behind the wheel as a teenager, I'm only just now learning to drive, more than a decade later. My partner and I are going through the school together, and when asked about our dream vehicles in class, she replied that she'd love a self-driving RV. Her wish eventually might turn true with a device that grants vehicles more autonomy.
A problem once associated mainly with school playgrounds often follows people into adulthood, and the anonymity of the Internet has aided its proliferation. People have been shamed for being overweight, underweight, too conservative, too revealing, too young, too old, too plastic or too real. Bullying and harassment are very real problems not only for children, but also for countless adults.
Apple CEO Tim Cook on Wednesday officially unveiled the iPhone 7 and iPhone Plus, confirming a rumor that has evoked widespread dread: The traditional headphone jacks are gone. The new iPhones are sleeker than their predecessors, though, as well as water resistant. Their biggest plus might be the advanced lenses in what Apple claims is the most sophisticated smartphone camera in the world.
Fitbit on Monday announced two new fitness trackers with sleeker looks, more durable construction and greater data-gathering capabilities. The Fitbit Charge 2, priced at $149.95, features continuous heart-rate tracking. It uses the data to generate a cardio fitness score and provides guidance for improving it over time. The Charge 2 displays real-time exercise stats.
Apple has purchased medical records startup Gliimpse in order to broaden its presence in the personal healthcare information management market. Apple reportedly confirmed that the purchase took place earlier this year. Apple in recent years has delved into healthcare with offerings such as HealthKit, CareKit and ResearchKit. The Gliimpse acquisition is seen as an extension of those efforts.
Arianna Huffington on Thursday announced she would leave her position as editor-in-chief of the eponymous publication she cofounded 11 years ago to focus on her latest project -- Thrive Global, a lifestyle, health and wellness site. The reasons for her exit from The Huffington Post may be more complicated than that, however.
Smartphones are proliferating among adolescents, and so is cyberbullying. That's particularly worrisome due to its potential contribution to the No. 2 cause of teen death: suicide. About 26.3 percent of the middle- and high-school students who responded to a nine-school survey indicated that they'd been bullied in each of the eight years the poll was taken, researchers found.
I was diagnosed with mild asthma as a kid. I don't take any medication, yet knowing that illness lives in my respiratory system means I try to be especially conscious of what I'm breathing. Air quality is difficult to control, so a personal air purifier is something that fundamentally interests me. Wynd filters allergens, dust, smoke and other pollutants.
Concerns have been multiplying in the United States over the creaks of a medical infrastructure that's bearing the weight of an aging population. Current and upcoming members of the over-65 club are helping to drive a new age in healthcare, in which devices connect patients with caregivers, things get even smarter, and machines get even better at learning what sensors are saying.
I've been watching the Clinton email scandal closely, because I not only have been in and out of law enforcement and security for much of my early life, but also was an internal auditor for IBM and one of the leading email experts in the 1990s. I think this is the only time I've seen an investigator channel a prosecutor and give someone a pass without addressing why crimes were committed.
Apple and Donate Life America have partnered to offer an organ donation app with the next iOS 10 update. iPhone users will be able to register for the program with a couple taps of a button. They'll be able to sign up to make organ, eye or tissue donations, automatically entering their information in the National Donate Life Registry, which is managed by Donate Life America.
I don't think any product range beats speakers for running the design gamut from gorgeous to ghastly. There are so many to choose from, in all shapes, sizes and colors, that there's something for everyone -- plus a few things no one should buy. But what if your sound system were a piece of art, literally? Case of Bass has created a boombox print that houses a speaker system in a shadow box.
Manufacturers are eager to lay the bricks and help pave the road to better, more personalized healthcare through integration of connected devices in the new Internet of Medical Things. Compared to other industries, healthcare has been "inherently conservative and slow" to embrace innovations such as the cloud and the Internet of Things -- but that's changing.
Lenovo has peeled back the curtain on a smartphone that you can wrap around your wrist, sporting a full-color screen. The "CPlus," as Lenovo calls the prototype, runs Android and has a 4.26-inch display. It will be available in 12 colors if and when it goes on sale. It's clear bendable smartphones will be a viable consumer product in the near future.
Facebook plans to roll out its suicide prevention tools and resources around the world. Already available in the U.S., the resources are designed to help members who may be thinking about committing suicide or otherwise hurting themselves, as well as family and friends who are concerned about their loved ones' well being. The tools are available in the local languages where members are based.
Samsung last week unveiled its Gear Fit2 fitness band and Gear IconX earbud set. The Gear Fit2 will be available for $180 this Friday at major retailers. The IconX will hit shelves in the third quarter of this year. The Gear Fit2 has a built-in GPS and a heart rate monitor. The Gear IconX is a pair of Bluetooth earbuds that can track fitness information.
Toyota and DEKA Research and Development last week announced an agreement that will revive development of the iBot, a wheelchair that can climb stairs. The companies revealed their pact to develop mobility solutions for the disabled community at the annual convention of the Paralyzed Veterans of America. One of the first initiatives under the agreement will be to resurrect the iBot.
The United States Patent and Trademark Office earlier this week granted Google a patent for "Adhesive Vehicle Front End For Mitigation of Secondary Pedestrian Impact." The patent application, filed a year and a half ago, credits Google employees Alex Khaykin and Daniel Lynn Larner as the inventors of the new technology. This latest patent grant is for "a system for protecting a colliding object from a secondary impact."
When road maps for advanced care terminate in the familiar surroundings of one's home, as opposed to assisted living facilities and hospitals, technology can be as critical and comforting as human caregiving. Neither can replace the benefits the other brings. For individuals who would like to age in place, it's critical to factor in new and upcoming technologies when having end-game conversations.
Medicare started off the year putting into action a program to encourage more doctors to discuss end-of-life and advance care plans with patients. While the details tend to focus on the hard choices on the far side of those arrangements, new and near-future technologies could preserve life's simple pleasures on their front end. End-of-life conversations are meant to cover more than the final days or weeks.
Apple on Thursday made its CareKit platform available through the GitHub open source community. CareKit joins two other Apple frameworks for developing healthcare apps -- HealthKit and ResearchKit. It was designed to enable developers to create apps that give users a more active role in managing their health. Apps developed through CareKit will let people track symptoms and medications.
Fox News journalist John Stossel, who recently underwent an operation for lung cancer, on Wednesday wrote that although New York-Presbyterian Hospital's medical care is excellent, "the hospital's customer service stinks." Doctors "keep me waiting for hours, and no one bothers to call or email to say 'I'm running late,'" Stossel said. He doubted all the tests he was given were needed.


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Halfbrick's Free To Play Puzzle Game Birzzle Fever Launching This Week On iOS
Halfbrick Studios is a development team that definitely doesn't know how to stay still and rest on its well deserved success. The team has recently soft launched a nice puzzle game on the App Store called Yes Chef! but it looks like that wasn't enough, as yet another puzzle game is going to be published by the team this week.
Birzzle Fever has been developed by Enfeel, the team behind another puzzle game called Birzzle Pandora, which looks a lot like the upcoming new game of the team.
While the basic match-three gameplay experience looks pretty much the same, what sets Birzzle Fever apart from its predecessor is the pace. Birzzle Fever is a really fast paced game which encourages players to be as quick as possible.
Birzzle Fever also comes with some nice social features that give a competitive edge. It's nice to be really good at this games, but no one can know how good you can be, what's the point?
Birzzle Fever will be released on the App Store this Thursday as a free to play title. The game is already available on the Australian store so make sure to download it if you live in the country and you're looking for a nice puzzle game to kill time, not too involving but not even completely shallow.
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Mario never hesitates to leap into action when there's trouble in the Mushroom Kingdom. Known for saving the world (and Princess Peach) countless times from Bowser, Mario is a true super star. He's got amazing jumping skills and makes use of a wide range of transformations. Mario has also powered up into countless roles: referee, doctor, sportsman, dancer, kart racer, and many more.
Mario - Gold Edition amiibo
US: Exclusively at Walmart at launch.
Canada: This amiibo figure was released at major Canadian retailers on April 10, 2015.
Mario - Silver Edition amiibo
Mario Wedding Outfit amiibo
Super Mario Odyssey Series
Mario never hesitates to leap into action when there's trouble in the Mushroom Kingdom. Known for saving the world (and Princess Peach) countless times from Bowser, Mario is a true super star. He's got amazing jumping skills and makes use of a wide range of transformations. Mario has also powered up into countless roles: referee, doctor, sportsman, dancer, kart racer, and many more. This amiibo figure shows Mario decked out in his wedding outfit from the Super Mario Odyssey game.
Marth amiibo
The first hero from the Fire Emblem series, Marth is the prince of Altea and descendant of the hero Anri. He's known as an exceptional swordfighter, swinging his blade with grace. He and a small group of stalwarts fought to free Altea after it was invaded by the kingdom of Doluna and the dark dragon, Medeus.
Mega Man amiibo
The main hero from Capcom's Mega Man series. An advanced humanoid robot created by Dr. Light, Mega Man was modified from a general-purpose lab assistant into a fighting robot. Fitted with a powerful arm cannon and the ability to gain skills from defeated enemies, Mega Man serves to thwart the evil plans of Dr. Wily and protect the peaceful coexistence between robots and mankind.
Mega Man - Gold Edition amiibo
Available exclusively in the the Mega Man Collector's Edition.
Mega Man 11 amiibo
Mega Man 11 Series
Mega Man is back! The newest entry in this iconic series blends classic, challenging 2D platforming action with a fresh look. The stunning new visual style refreshes the series' iconic colorfulness, combining hand-drawn environments with detailed, 3D character models
Mega Yarn Yoshi amiibo
Available exclusively at Toys R' Us at launch.
Meta Knight amiibo
Kirby's mysterious rival, this masked swordsman appears in several Kirby games. His giant cape transforms into wings, giving him the power of flight. He also captains a giant battleship, the Halberd, in order to take control of Dream Land. Meta Knight has shown his face briefly before, but his relationship to Kirby is still a mystery.
US: Exclusively at Best Buy at launch.
Canada: Exclusively at Best Buy and Future Shop at launch.
Metroid amiibo
These mysterious organisms have the power to absorb the energy of any life-form with which they come in contact, and this ability has put them at the center of many a galactic conflict. Nefarious Space Pirates want to use them as a weapon—one powerful enough to conquer the entire galaxy. To combat this threat, the Galactic Federation dispatched a lone bounty hunter, Samus Aran, to eliminate the Metroid menace once and for all.
The Metroid amiibo figure is available exclusively in the Metroid series 2-pack set.
Mewtwo amiibo
Created from modified Mew DNA, Mewtwo was designed to be the ultimate Pokémon. It didn't take on any of Mew's kinder traits and only uses its intelligence to destroy its enemies. Or...so it seems. Perhaps it just feels frightened or even tormented, and that's why it lashes out. Whatever the reason, Mewtwo is not to be messed with.
The Mewtwo amiibo will be available for purchase in Canadian stores beginning 11/20/15.
Mii Brawler amiibo
Mii Fighter
Mii Fighters are playable characters in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U and Nintendo 3DS. They are based on a player's Mii character—so anyone can join in—and you can outfit them with fun costumes. There are three different types (Brawler, Gunner, and Swordfighter), and each one brings a different fighting style to the battle!
US: The Mii Brawler amiibo figure is available exclusively in the Mii Fighter 3-pack set.
Canada: The Mii Brawler amiibo figure is available exclusively in the Mii Fighter 3-pack set, released in Canada on November 20, 2015.
Mii Gunner amiibo
US: The Mii Gunner amiibo figure is available exclusively in the Mii Fighter 3-pack set.
Canada: The Mii Gunner amiibo figure is available exclusively in the Mii Fighter 3-pack set, released in Canada on November 20, 2015.
Mii Swordfighter amiibo
US: The Mii Swordfighter amiibo figure is available exclusively in the Mii Fighter 3-pack set.
Canada: The Mii Swordfighter amiibo figure is available exclusively in the Mii Fighter 3-pack set, released in Canada on November 20, 2015.
Mipha amiibo
Mipha is one of the Champions in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. She is the beloved princess of the Zora tribe, and the elders of the tribe still remember her incomparable kindness. Aside from her role as a Champion, Mipha was also a valued friend to Link all those years ago.
Mr. Game & Watch amiibo
This monochrome, two-dimensional hero represents the handheld Game & Watch series, first released in 1980. More recently, Mr. Game & Watch can be found using his retro fighting moves to battle foes in the Super Smash Bros. series of games.
The Mr. Game & Watch amiibo figure is available exclusively in the Retro 3-pack set.
Navirou amiibo
Navirou
Monster Hunter Stories Series
Monster Hunter Stories
8th Oct 2016 (Japan)
Released to coincide with the launch of Monster Hunter Stories in Japan, this range of amiibo hasn't been released globally. Tapping the Navirou amiibo grants you Navtonoth, an Aptonoth.
Ness amiibo
Ness is a small-town kid and the main protagonist of the beloved game Earthbound. His ordinary looks hide his psychic PSI powers. Ness was living a normal life in the suburbs of Onett until a meteor crashed into a nearby mountain and sent him on a wild adventure. Believing in the ultimate powers of wisdom, courage, and friendship, Ness proves that some heroes come in small packages.
Octoling Boy amiibo
Octoling Boy
The protagonist of the Splatoon 2: Octo Expansion DLC is a young Octarian Octoling, known as Agent 8. Octolings seem to have a more serious nature than the carefree Inklings we're accustomed to. They're naturally good with their hands and adept at using tools and machinery, making them quite formidable in battle. Like Inklings, they have the ability to transform, but into octopuses rather than squids.
Octoling Girl, Octoling Boy, and Octoling Octopus amiibo figures are available exclusively in the Splatoon series 3-pack set.
Octoling Girl amiibo
Octoling Girl
Octoling Octopus amiibo
Octoling Octopus
Olimar amiibo
Captain Olimar is a veteran spaceship pilot and the main character of the Pikmin series. After crash-landing on an enigmatic planet, Olimar met the mysterious and tiny beings known as Pikmin. He enlisted their aid to recover his spaceship parts, battle monstrous enemies, and help him escape. Recently, Olimar's even been spotted teaming up with Pikmin in wild and frenetic matches of something called Bingo Battle!
One-Eyed Rathalos & Rider Boy amiibo
Rathalos
Released to coincide with the launch of Monster Hunter Stories in Japan, this range of amiibo hasn't been released globally. Tapping this amiibo grants you the boy's Ratha. Note that you won't be able to use Boy's Ratha until after you receive a Rathalos of your own, due to the fact that it has a high rarity value.
One-Eyed Rathalos & Rider Girl amiibo
Released to coincide with the launch of Monster Hunter Stories in Japan, this range of amiibo hasn't been released globally. Tapping this amiibo grants you the Girl's Ratha. Note that you won't be able to use Girl's Ratha until after you receive a Rathalos of your own, due to the fact that it has a high rarity value.
PAC-MAN amiibo
PAC-MAN is a cultural icon whose popularity has crossed the globe for more than 30 years. The yellow, circular hero first starred in the game PAC-MAN, which is recognized as the "Most Successful Coin-Operated Arcade Game" by Guinness World Records. His journey through the maze of gaming infamy is far from over! Waka Waka!
PAC-MAN® & ©BANDAI NAMCO Games Inc.
Palutena amiibo
Palutena, the goddess of light and ruler of Skyworld, hails from the Kid Icarus series of games. She goes to great lengths to protect her people, and those who dwell on the surface lands below. She watches over Pit as he does battle, sending him messages telepathically and using her powers to help him.
Exclusively at Amazon at launch.
Peach amiibo
Princess Peach presides over the Mushroom Kingdom from her huge castle. Though she's often the target of Bowser's kidnapping schemes, Princess Peach is far from a simple damsel in distress. She's a natural at tennis and golf, a ferocious driver, and can more than hold her own at adventuring and battling.
Peach Wedding Outfit amiibo
Princess Peach presides over the Mushroom Kingdom from her huge castle. Though she's often the target of Bowser's kidnapping schemes, Princess Peach is far from a simple damsel in distress. She's a natural at tennis and golf, a ferocious driver, and can more than hold her own at adventuring and battling. This amiibo figure shows Princess Peach decked out in her wedding outfit from the Super Mario Odyssey game.
Pearl amiibo
Pearl is the cute and sassy MC of the pop idol-duo known as 'Off the Hook' in the Splatoon 2 game. Along with Marina, she hosts Inkopolis News and Splatfest events, in which Inklings pick one of two sides and battle the opposing team in Turf War. Fans love them for their unique, futuristic sound!
The Pearl amiibo figure is available exclusively in the Splatoon series 2-pack set.
Pichu amiibo
A Tiny Mouse Pokémon, Pichu charges itself with electricity more easily on days with thunderclouds or when the air is very dry. You can hear the crackling of static electricity coming off this Pokémon. Pichu has been known to flaunt its courage by touching tails with others and setting off sparks.
Pikachu amiibo
Pikachu has charmed fans and given a jolt to opponents for nearly 20 years—whether in the Pokémon TV series, the Pokémon Trading Card Game, or Pokémon video games, Pikachu has always been there as a stalwart companion for any Pokémon Trainer willing to take on the challenge of becoming the very best.
Pikmin amiibo
Pikmin Series
Named after the Pikpik carrots from Captain Olimar's home planet, Pikmin are tiny, curious creatures that come in multiple types. Each type of Pikmin has their own unique abilities to help Olimar on his adventures.
Pink Yarn Yoshi amiibo
Piranha Plant amiibo
Piranha Plant
These vicious, plantlike baddies are from the Super Mario series and typically hide in pipes. They emerge with mouths open, awaiting victims. A poorly timed jump means a chomping—hence the "piranha" name. While there have been exceptions, they generally don't appear if Mario waits on top of or just next to a pipe. They hate fireballs.
Pit amiibo
Pit is the captain of Palutena's royal guard and hero of the Kid Icarus games. Despite the wings on his back, Pit needs the Power of Flight from Palutena in order to truly fly. With the aid of Palutena, goddess of light, Pit fends off the resurrection of Medusa and her Underworld Army to save the land from the dark goddess.
Plague Knight amiibo
Plague Knight
Sometimes, the bomb is mightier than the sword. Deep in the recesses of his alchemical lab, Plague Knight perfects concoctions both poisonous and explosive. Toxin, disease, and death are his playgrounds. Even his comrades give Plague Knight a wide berth, because he spreads more than just the common cold. With an array of mysterious and magical bottles at his side, Plague Knight could be considered the black sheep of The Order of No Quarter.
Pokemon Trainer amiibo
A person who raises Pokémon and trains them as partners in battle. In battle, a Trainer gives orders to the Pokémon and uses items. It's not an exaggeration to say battles can be won or lost on a Trainer's single strategic move. Trainers pour their hearts into their Pokémon and share anger, sadness, and joy as they adventure in hopes of becoming Pokémon Masters.
Poochy amiibo
Poochy
3rd Feb 2017
Made from actual yarn. Yoshi won't have to adventure alone with this faithful companion by his side. Poochy is always ready to help Yoshi make his way through dangerous terrain, fetch hard-to-reach collectables, or seek out secrets.
Qbby amiibo
Qbby
BOXBOY!
BYE-BYE BOXBOY!
2nd Feb 2017 (Japan)
Qurupeco & Dan amiibo
Qurupeco
Released to coincide with the launch of Monster Hunter Stories in Japan, this range of amiibo hasn't been released globally. This amiibo will unlock Dan's Qurupeco, which also gives you access to the useful 'Monster Call' skill.
R.O.B. amiibo
This robotic operating buddy was released in 1985 as an accessory for the Nintendo Entertainment System. R.O.B. introduced a new and unique way for players to interact with games. In recent years R.O.B.'s appeared as a playable character in multiple games, including Super Smash Bros. for Wii U and Nintendo 3DS, using projectile weapons to attack and a rocket base to fly through the air.
The R.O.B. amiibo figure is available exclusively in the Retro 3-pack set.
R.O.B. Famicom Colors amiibo
R.O.B. sporting his Famicom colors. This robotic operating buddy was released in 1985 as an accessory for the Nintendo Entertainment System. R.O.B. introduced a new and unique way for players to interact with games. In recent years R.O.B.'s appeared as a playable character in multiple games, including Super Smash Bros. for Wii U and Nintendo 3DS, using projectile weapons to attack and a rocket base to fly through the air.
Rathian & Cheval amiibo
Rathian
Released to coincide with the launch of Monster Hunter Stories in Japan, this range of amiibo hasn't been released globally. Tapping this amiibo unlocks Rathi, Cheval's partner monster.
Reese amiibo
Reese is a pink alpaca who runs the Re-Tail recycling shop along with her husband Cyrus in Animal Crossing: New Leaf. She sells all kinds of secondhand goods, so go to her if you want to get a good deal for last season's furniture or the prized beetles you caught on the island.
The Reese amiibo figure is available exclusively in the Animal Crossing 3-pack set.
Resetti amiibo
Resetti
Forget to save your Animal Crossing game, and Mr. Resetti—the not-so-mild-mannered mole—will pop out of the ground to scold you. The more you forget, the grumpier he becomes, so save your game often!
Revali amiibo
Revali
Revali is one of the Champions in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. A member of the skyward Rito tribe, he's a skilled pilot who can be a tad arrogant at times. Even though he's a Champion, Revali resents Link for being the hero of Hyrule.
Richter amiibo
Richter from the Castlevania series joins the battle as Simon's echo fighter in the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate game ! His basic attacks are the same as Simon's, but with subtle variations. In addition to that, his holy water is a different color.


Dorothy found herself dealing with a new world because of bad weather – a tornado. The recent bad weather across much of the USA highlights how important adopting new workplace flexibility practices can be to a business. Companies with a traditional approach have only two options when faced with record-setting blizzards and icy roads: close operations for the day, or stay open and expect employees to commute in hazardous conditions. Both options are undesirable, leading to lack of productivity and unexpected expenses, as well as disgruntled employees who are forced to use a vacation day if they can't get to work. Or, worse – employees who become injured or involved in an accident while trying to get to and from work in extreme conditions!
However, companies who adopt new strategies and embrace workplace flexibility concepts are impacted less severely by bad weather. For example, setting up processes to allow for remotely accessing systems allows many employees to work from home, even if they normally work at the business location. Establishing conference call capability allows for virtual meetings to take place, even when the participants are stuck at home or in an airport. Establishing and communicating policies regarding working remotely enables business to continue in a (more or less) normal manner.


It must be the season for planning weddings. Not only did one of my best friends get engaged (congratulations Henry) I had two questions this week about what to wear as a groom.
KL: Mr Crompton, I'm an avid reader of your blog and I've loved your posts on what to wear to a wedding. I'd love to hear more of your thoughts though if you were the groom at an informal wedding. I've been thinking of a couple of possibilities like a grey 1b peak w/ db vest, navy db, navy 2b peak sb, navy/grey Hunstman-style 1b suits. I have a houndstooth Macclesfield or a champagne tie that I love and may wear for personal significance.
Peter: Dear Simon, I am a long time reader of Permanent Style. Happily, I am getting married this summer – in the middle of August. There is pressure from the bride for this to be a formal wedding, but her definition of formal doesn't extend much beyond a dinner jacket and black bowtie. I am not certain that that is entirely appropriate for a church wedding and would like to wear something a little more personal. My initial thoughts are: Black, SB, notched, black silk lapel, possibly with an heirloom silver button (instead of a silk-covered button). Black trousers with silk along the seam. Waistcoat in a dark, dark green (Favourbrook has some nice ones). White shirt, black tie (not bowtie), white pocket square.
Now my opinion on wedding attire can be summarised in the following, hopefully logical, points.
First, propriety is king. So if there is an obvious dress code, either stated or implicit, stay within it. Do not upstage anyone, especially the groom. Be smart enough, even a little smarter than the rest of the guests, but do not stand out like a sore thumb. This is not your day. And if the dress code is black tie, much as I hate that American tendency at daytime weddings, wear it.
Second, if there is no obvious dress code other than being smart, feel free to take it down a notch sartorially. I know that, as a formal day event, you should be wearing morning dress, and if not that then the smartest lounge suit you own: navy single-breasted, crisp white shirt, black oxfords, probably a grey or silver tie.
But that's too near business dress to be any fun these days. Men never get a chance to wear casual suits, linens, cotton and silk, let alone bright colours. So go wild and enjoy it when you can. Otherwise no one would wear checks or spectators.
My general opinions stated, let's turn to the questions. Both KL and Peter are keen to go down the formal route without wearing black tie or tails. Good for them. KL has the right idea on dressing up the lounge suit, going for peak lapels and a double-breasted waistcoat. These are both great ideas, particularly if you will rarely wear them on any other occasion. Either navy or mid-grey, with either tie.
Peter is seeking more to put a personal spin on black tie. This can be done in a number of ways, including a shawl collar, double-breasted, even a velvet jacket. But if you're going to do black tie, Peter, eschew coloured waistcoats. The jacket should have peak lapels and you need something to cover your waistband – cummerbund, waistcoat or double-breasted.
Or how about another suggestion Peter? An old-style stroller (above) – black, SB or DB, peaked lapel jacket in serge or cashmere. Pale grey trousers, white shirt, white handkerchief, Macclesfield tie, black shoes. Keep it monotone. It'll looker smarter than what everyone else is wearing, but individual too.
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The fellow in the picture isn't wearing a stroller—at least, not what I've seen described as a stroller (a morning coat). I had a fantastic time wearing morning dress to my daytime wedding. Everyone thought they looked quite dashing. But, they're pricey to buy and I was really not satisfied with the hired ones. Also, ascots (if one were inclined to go for the traditional wing collar and ascot instead of a four-in-hand) can be hard to come by. I got mine from this company.
Titus, a stroller is not a morning coat. It is short in the back and, in that way, is to a morning coat what black tie is to tails. It is peak-lapelled, usually single-breasted and often has cloth-covered buttons. The biggest difference between it and a normal suit jacket is the accessories – striped trousers, matching or pale grey waistcoat. It is usually black or grey and used to be worn often by staff. The man pictured here, however, clearly not staff, is wearing a double-breasted version.
I am at the moment planning what to wear at my own wedding and have decided to wear a kilt. I was wondering if a charcoal tweed jacket and vest would be too casual. Also should I understate the rest of the outfit because of the vibrant tartan?
I have been invited to a daytime/ outdoor event with a fairly strict dress code in terms of morning dress, black/ grey, tie no cravate, no colour bands to the top hat etc.
For shoes however it simply says black. Now, I assuming oxfords but would it be patents or not for a day event? Clearly not full wingtip with brouging but how about just brouging along the edge of the toe cap?
Definitely not patent – they are for evening. And the less broguing the better, but it's not a huge thing. I'd go with your half brogues, given budget constraints.