Very, very loosely based on Ernest Hemmingway's novel of the same name, To Have and Have Not (1944) was the first of four films that Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall made together. Bacall had been "discovered" by director Howard Hawks after his wife, Nancy "Slim" Keith, showed him Bacall's cover photo on Harper's Bazaar and was cast in the film at the age of nineteen, having had no previous movie experience. I expect the reason To Have and Have Not has endured over the years is due to Bogart and Bacall's sexual chemistry and a few famous lines. I say this because anyone who's ever seen Casablanca (1942) will tell you that To Have and Have Not is a poor, although somewhat altered, imitation of the classic film starring Bogart and Ingrid Bergman. Not to be disrespectful, seeing as Bacall just recently passed away, but Bacall was no Bergman when it came to acting ability. You combine this unfortunate fact with a lackluster script (penned at one time or another by Hawks, Hemmingway, William Faulkner, and Jules Furthman) and you have a motion picture that stands on nothing more than sexual tension.
Set in Martinique (not Casablanca's Morocco, or Hemmingway's Cuba) following the Fall of France in 1940, the plot revolves around fishing boat captain Steve Morgan's (Bogart) reluctant assistance to the French Resistance. A tough-talking American who just wants to make money and hang out with his friend and co-worker, Eddie (Walter Brennan, in one of the few roles I can't stand him in), Steve finds himself pulled into two unexpected relationships. The first finds him aiding a French freedom fighter (Walter Surovy) and his wife (Dolores Moran, who saw her role dramatically shrink after Hawks realized he'd struck gold when sparks started flying between Bogart and Bacall) against the Vichy authorities (most notably Dan Seymour, who also appeared in Casablanca). The second is a romantic relationship with a fast-talking, loose woman named Marie (Bacall) who is nicknamed "Slim" by Steve. How will Steve save the day? Who knows—the ending is completely ambiguous.
So, I don't dislike To Have and Have Not, but I don't think it's anything special, either. Of Bogart and Bacall's four films together, this one probably had the weakest script. Trying to cash in on B ogart's success in Casablanca by having so many similarities between the two stories was probably a bad idea—shortcomings are so much more glaring when compared to a superior product. It doesn't help that the most memorable things about the film are two questions: "You know how to whistle, don't you, Steve? You just put your lips together and blow" and "Have you ever been stung by a dead bee?" While one of those questions is amusing, the other, after being asked countless times, becomes excruciatingly annoying.
There's no denying that Bogart and Bacall sizzle when they are on-screen together. From the moment she asks, "Anyone got a match?", you know that Slim is going to be trouble for Steve. Their relationship works because she's just as tough as he is and she isn't afraid to show it. I think a lot of people who watch this can see why the couple fell in love off-screen, and this is probably the main reason that To Have and Have Not is considered a classic by many film fans. I don't know if I would go so far as to label it as such, but even I have a soft spot for the movie that launched one of Hollywood's legendary love affairs.
Overall, To Have and Have Not is all about the sexual chemistry between Bogart and Bacall. Once you get past that, the story is lackluster and makes you long to watch a much better film about aiding the French Resistance—Casablanca.
Agreed completely. Casablanca is the natural comparison here, and Casablanca is so superior that it's not even funny.
I do love Walter Brennan, though, and I love him here.
I usually like Brennan, but his character grated on my nerves here.
Terribly saddened by Bacall's passing, she was one of the last direct bridges to "Old Hollywood", heck she supposedly gave the Rat Pack its' name, how cool is that? She was awesome in this movie, with all that sexual tension (at 19 years old!!!!) in Hays Code-era Hollywood. Those poor censors.
For a first effort, this was pretty good--which is also disappointing, too, because she never really developed into a really great actress.
Well, I quite liked this one. In fact it was only afterwards it got me thinking of Casablanca. I suppose Bacall and Bogart were such a draw that it made up for anything else. Bacall was the reason to envy Bogart and her recent demise made me very sad indeed.
It's always sad when a classic movie actor/actress passes on, as they were from a totally different age of cinema.


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Delta celebrates opening of Green European HQ
Delta has opened its newly renovated headquarters in the Netherlands. Delta's history in Europe dates back to 1987, when it first established a European office in Switzerland. Over the last 30 years, much has changed — and not just with power technology. Today, designing a new office building is no longer simply a matter of planning the necessary floor space and staying on budget. Other factors such as sustainable construction practices and a building's climate footprint are now major considerations.
Power and energy efficiency expertise
A large part of the world's energy is used to heat and light buildings, including commercial structures such as Delta's newly completed European headquarters in the Netherlands. Consequently, buildings must become vastly more efficient if the world's climate targets are to be met. One of Delta's core values is increasing energy efficiency - it's a philosophy that has resulted in 20.8 billion kWh of energy savings for our customers over the years. And as power and green energy specialists, we know exactly what it takes to make buildings more efficient and comfort while providing ideal working conditions for employees.
Ambitious goals founded on Delta buildings track record
Delta has employed its expertise in numerous green construction and renovation projects. Between 2006 and 2017, we established 24 green buildings for a total savings of 10,027 tons of CO2 emissions. Our European Headquarters was yet another opportunity to showcase Delta products and expertise by dramatically reducing the power consumption and environmental impact of a commercial property. In addition to these past achievements, we've also set ambitious goals for the future. By 2020, the entire Delta Group has pledged to reduce the energy consumption of its factories, datacenters and offices.
Strong business spurs renovation project
Before acquiring and renovating the facility, Delta had previously rented space in the building. Soon however, the company's strong growth meant it required more room. Many businesses facing a similar situation would simply construct a new building, which is an easier way to meet energy efficiency targets. When the energy involved in producing all new construction materials is weighed against the benefits of renovating an existing building, however, renovation that brings an old building up to modern efficiency standards can mean a lower total environmental impact. Consequently, Delta purchased and renovated the facility it had been renting space in instead of erecting a new office building.
Energy savings through high-tech solutions
In renovating its headquarters, Delta made use of numerous energy solutions and technologies to enhance energy efficiency. Naturally, the project relied heavily on Delta's own solutions. As a result, the newly renovated headquarters has earned an energy label of 'A' as well as a Very Good (***) BREEM rating. This recognition was granted due to a number of factors. First, the building's energy consumption has been reduced by installing LED lighting on all three stories. On the power supply side of the equation, 58 kWh of solar photovoltaic panels were installed on the roof as a renewable energy source. In combination with Delta power converters, efficiencies of up to 98.6% are possible. To ensure that renewable power is also available outside of peak solar power generation times, a 100 kW power conversion system (PCS) and 48 kWh battery electric storage systems (BESS) were integrated into the building's power systems.
When the sun is shining, the PCS ensures that the solar energy is used either to supply the building's electricity needs directly or, if there is excess energy, charge the batteries in the BESS. This way, when the BESS has been charged, renewable solar power can still be used to supply the building with electricity even if the sun is no longer shining. In this manner, The PCS handles bi-directional conversion between the PV inverters, the battery system, and the power grid as well. During heavy loads, the BESS can thus supply peak power or act as backup power in the event of a grid failure. On very sunny days, the building does not need to draw any power at all from the grid, resulting in a large cost savings.
Extending efficiency beyond the corporate campus
Delta's focus on energy efficiency doesn't stop at the company headquarters' gates. In addition to the improvements in the building's efficiency, employees have also been given the ability to charge electric vehicles with green electricity in the parking lot while they work. In this way, Delta is helping to reduce pollution and save energy on public roads. Eight wall-mount chargers turn parking spots next to the building into electric vehicle charging stations. In addition to the wall- mounted chargers, an ultra-fast 150 kW EV charging station is also available. It is able to charge 4 cars simultaneously. There are 2 DC chargers for fast-charging cars and 2 AC chargers. That's faster than competing charging solutions. These capabilities were added in anticipation of the growth of electric cars in the future.
Building automation maximizes efficiency and comfort
A building management control system (BMCS) is an intelligent way to manage a building's various systems. Delta's BMCS at its new headquarters employs building automation technologies developed by Loytec, a company the Delta Group acquired last year. Unlike conventional scenarios involving multiple stand-alone systems for everything from heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) to lighting and security, a BMCS combines all these functions under a single point of control. This makes it easier to coordinate and monitor them, enhancing comfort and efficiency. But not all building automation solutions share the same communication protocols. That's why Delta and Loytec solutions rely on open standards and offer support for all major industry protocols, ensuring interoperability. The system's cloud-enabled user interface also greatly simplifies facility operations.
Let there be light, but only when needed
In addition to the BMCS in use at the renovated Delta headquarters, Loytec technology is also a crucial solution of the building's lighting systems. Take for instance the Loytec DALI system, a smart lighting platform. DALI measures ambient lighting conditions at the Delta building to enhance natural lighting with only as much artificial light as necessary while reducing lighting in spaces that are not currently occupied.

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The story behind the brand name "Studio Suna"
Once upon a time, when there was no animals - not even plants - on Earth, this teeny-tiny piece of suna, sand, was there by the beach.
Now with the advent of modern life, people wearing shoes hurry between skyscrapers, and everything is handled by computers. But, even now, that teeny-tiny suna is still here for sure, being an essential part of our life in this Universe.


Cala Ponte Hotel is absolutely designed for meetings and celebrations with 58 contemporary rooms, excellent leisure facilities and team building opportunities, a private marina and sister properties for multi destination events.
Our events director will be your first and last point of contact, bringing to life all your expectations, contributing with imagination and experience. Nearby are Puglia's most beautiful towns, making the famous historical sights a rich part of your event.
Cala Ponte's location is not only extremely easy to reach but means your event will be filled with Apulian sunlight.
Dazzling and romantic Apulian weddings by Polignano a Mare, and multi-destination options with our countryside sister hotel.
Make sunlight and sea part of your business event, we offer excellent team building programmes on land and from our marina.


With the advances in technology, it has never been more easy to make money online. More and more people use the Internet today to help pay the bills than ever before. Regardless of whether you seek some incremental income or a full-time living, the Internet has what you need. You can find tips to begin below.
TIP! Watch out for scams. There are many ways to make money, but there are also scams.
If you like writing, give InfoBarrel or Squidoo a try. Both sites place ads on your site and split the revenue with you. The other advantage is that these sites are tied in with the Amazon affiliate program, which increases your earnings.
Organize your days to include specific work hours. Online income is something that you will need to do consistently. There is no fast way to make a lot of money. You have to work hard daily. Schedule each of your work days. Just an hour each day can add up over time.
TIP! Surveys are a great way to make money online. Online surveys are plentiful these days.
Do some surveys. There are thousands waiting for your answers right now. Completing surveys allows you to generate a nice income stream. You may not make a lot from any individual survey. However, you can easily do these things when you have some down time, and you can make quite a bit of money when things add up.
Try tutoring online for extra cash. Therefore, if you want to be able to work online from home, then consider e-teaching as a viable option. All you need is to have good knowledge pertaining to a particular area and you could teach people from websites such as TutorVista or SmartThinking. If you do good, a lot of doors will open up.
Use Google to find money-making opportunities on the Internet. Your search should yield many results. If you find something interesting, research their company. No matter who you choose though, be sure to always be a bit cautious about it.
Put your down time to good use. There are many ways to earn money while relaxing. Sites like Mechanical Turk offer many simple small tasks. You can even do them while you watch TV. You might not get rich this way, but you'll profit off of your free time.
Flipping domain names can be very popular. A lot of people make good money off domain names. It the same concept as buying real estate but what you are buying is a web address with a great name. Use sites like Google Adsense to find keywords that are trending. Create domains that are based on acronyms. Many of these can pay off.
TIP! Learning to make money online can take a lot of time. Finding a mentor could be a great help to you.
It can be time consuming to learn about making money online. It will be easier, however, if you talk to those who have already walked in the shoes you're about to step into. Adopt a guru and start a conversation, see to it that you are using sites that are trusted. Keep your eyes open for new opportunities, as these are emerging daily. In this way, you will be an online money making success!
Hopefully, this guide has give you reasons why a lot of people use the web to make money. The Internet provides work for those who want to work. Follow the tips presented here to enjoy online success.


By-Laws and Roster, Star Chapter, No. 782, Order of the Eastern Star, 1929 - 1930, San Antonio, Texas.
Names in this online transcription include Aaron, Abbott, Austin, Baldwin, Barry, Barton, Benson, Berger, Beyette, Billingsley, Binger, Bledsoe, Boerner, Bonnell, Bouquet, Bowles, Braden, Brenner, Bronson, Callahan, Cameron, Carpenter, Carr, Chambers, Christensen, Clark, Cohn, Colson, Conners, Cook, Copeland, Costlow, Craig, Crawford, Darst, Davis, Day, Delemeter, DeNoon, Deyo, Donnell, Dorsett, Douglas, Drackley, Drain, Drumgoole, Dunham, Dunn, Easterling, Edsall, Ellis, Emery, England, Fairclough, Farmer, Farris, Ferguson, Fore, Franklin, Godfrey, Goeth, Gold, Gordon, Grapp, Griffin, Grohman, Hambrook, Hancock, Hansler, Hanson, Harlos, Hart, Hatcher, Haynes, Hecker, Heller, Henderson, Herdon, Hibner, Hicks, Holmgreen, Hopkins, Howard, Huffmeyer, Huhndorf, Hurst, Hurt, Jacobson, Johnson, Jones, Jordan, Keating, Keeton, Keith, Knight, Krippendorf, Lamkin, Langley, Ledman, LeMeilleur, Lewis, Littlepage, Lowes, Lykins, Marek, Marks, Markusich, Martin, Maule, McClain, McGee, McNees, Meiners, Meyer, Midgett, Mitchell, Moak, Moffett, Moses, Moxley, Muret, Nash, O'Connell, Osborne, Pape, Pepper, Perkins, Peterson, Pfaendler, Pfaenrler, Polley, Post, Powell, Ragland, Rawlings, Renard, Rice, Riddell, Robitzsch, Rosenberger, Rowe, Sadler, Satterfield, Scheer, Sears, Seidler, Shake, Simpson, Smith, Snodgrass, Sparks, Stendebach, Stephenson, Stricker, Studer, Sullins, Swinney, Tatum, Telotte, Tiner, Tingle, Tracy, Trammell, Twining, Vello, Vodrie, Wachob, Walker, Wallace, Ward, Webber, Wells, White, Whitley, Whitlock, Williams, Williamson, Wright, Yates.
The Genealogy Today catalog number for this item is 11731. When inquiring about the information in this resource, please mention the catalog number.


Prior to A Full Course Tag Battle!
This Pokémon spent 7 episodes in its Egg and at most 110 episodes as Eevee.
May's Glaceon (Japanese: ハルカのグレイシア Haruka's Glacia) was the second Pokémon that May obtained in the Kanto region, and her seventh overall.
May received an Egg from a Day-Care worker named Christopher in May's Egg-Cellent Adventure, which hatched into an Eevee in Time Warp Heals All Wounds. Since then, it became a major part of May's team, watching every one of May's Contests since it hatched.
Eevee made its stage debut in What I Did for Love!, in which it went up against Brock and his Marshtomp in the Gardenia Town Pokémon Contest. Although Marshtomp could use its fins to sense Eevee's underground movements and detect exactly where it would come up after using Dig, Eevee eventually scored a win for May.
Eevee took part in the Battle Round of the Kanto Grand Festival in Thinning the Hoard!. It showed great battling skills and impressive synchronicity with May's Munchlax, being able to combine its attacks with Munchlax's to take down Harley's Cacturne and Wigglytuff.
Eevee appeared again in Once More With Reeling! to perform in the Appeals Round of the Terracotta Contest, an informal event not sanctioned by the Pokémon Activities Committee. It proved to be a great performer, coming in first for the appeals and allowing May to compete in the Battle Round.
In A Full Course Tag Battle!, May introduced her newly evolved Glaceon soon after she was reunited with the group. She revealed that Eevee evolved into Glaceon after coming into contact with the Ice Rock near Snowpoint City. Dawn commented that Glaceon was very cute. It was called out once again in order to help out Roman and Kylie in retrieving the restaurant's stolen food, where it battled alongside Dawn's Buneary. Both of them started off with a double Ice Beam, causing James's Carnivine and Jessie's Seviper to freeze. Followed by its Iron Tail and Buneary's Bounce, they blasted off their opponents.
In Strategy With a Smile!, May used Glaceon in the finals of the Wallace Cup, where it went up against Dawn's Piplup, in its first battle as a Glaceon. The fierce battle concluded with Dawn as the winner, though Glaceon lost the match by only a few points. Although Glaceon was saddened by the loss, May said that it did great.
As an Eevee, it had the typical traits of its species: playful demeanor, affection for its Trainer, and loyalty. It was also quite energetic. Being a recently hatched Pokémon at the time, Eevee had great curiosity as shown by its fascination for the ocean.
Upon evolution, its personality changed moderately. While Glaceon retained its loyalty and affection for its Trainer, its playful demeanor had been replaced by a more assertive and slightly aggressive one that shows mostly during battle.
Cutting the Ties that Bind!
Description: Eevee would use Shadow Ball and Munchlax would use Focus Punch. The energy from the Focus Punch would fuse with the Shadow Ball and hit the opponent with the power of the Shadow Ball and the Focus Punch.
Of all the main characters' Pokémon that debuted as Eggs, Glaceon took the longest to hatch, at seven episodes.
Glaceon is the first Pokémon belonging to a main character that has evolved by being in a certain location (in this case, near an Ice Rock).
For more information on this Pokémon's species, see Eevee and Glaceon.
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Congratulations to Guinness for its successful campaign 'Guinness Amplify'! This campaign went on for 7 weeks at different venues and it was a success! For the finale, Guinness decided to make all their fans happy, by bringing Magic! over to perform! To those of you who went for it, what do you think of the concert? Good? Satisfied? Or were you expecting more?
I arrived around 9pm plus close to 10pm due to work. It was definitely a nice way to de-stress...! Met with other friends, had our Guinness Draught and of course, lots of photo taking. When I arrived it was really quiet though. Apparently they had a break for 30 mins? Not too sure.
With Janice and Yeeing. It has been so so long since I last saw Yeeing, it was really great seeing her again. Still as cute as always.
OJ Law. They are actually pretty good. I didn't pay much attention to the details but sub-consciously I notice myself tapping my feet in a few of the songs.
and it's Magic!. Unfortunately but true, the only song I knew was "Rude". They saved the best for last.
They are actually really down to earth. I was surprised about that.. they would run to the crowd and interact with them, take photos with them... I saw so many photos on Instagram. Some celebrities once they are done performing they would be escorted to their VIP and whatnot. But as for Magic! they prefer to interact with their fans. I've not seen any celebrities this down to earth before.


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Go for it Greece soccer team!
Featuring: The Glow Brand UG Stilettos in Aqua Blue, also supporting the International Foundation for Animal Welfare.
OR Find your local store in Greece!!
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Market Research Future has of late released a report on the "Bicycle Market" which observes that the market is anticipated to achieve a CAGR of 5.02 % in the forecast period from 2018 to 2023. The health and environmental benefits gained from using a bicycle are likely to encourage the growth of the bicycle market in the forecast period.
Pune, India, April 15, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As per Market Research Future (MRFR)'s latest study, the popularity of bicycles has grown over the century, first, as a primary source of transportation that is economical to more recently, where the use of bicycles has gained prominence due to an amplified inclination towards fitness and being environment-friendly. The market is predicted to attain a 5.02 % CAGR in the forecast period from 2018 to 2023. The escalation in demand for energy-efficient vehicles has redirected the attention towards bicycles. Though bicycles are often thought of as an unpretentious form of transportation, the market for it has demonstrated significant resilience in terms of demand.
The rising concerns connected to global warming that are primarily driven by the escalated carbon emission levels globally have made a strong case for the growing penetration of cycles in various demographics. Moreover, government bodies and independent institutions dedicated to reducing the adverse effects of carbon emissions are endorsing alternatives such as bicycles to address climate change. As a result of this factor, the global bicycle market is expected to detect increased demand levels in the years to come. Furthermore, declining levels of fossil fuel that power contemporary automobiles are creating a favorable case for the adoption of cycles in transportation activities. The accelerated adoption of bicycles in certain nations globally as a primary transportation mode is expected to influence other nations to adopt similar measures to instate a bicycle economy in their country. Also, infrastructure development and an increased level of innovation in product offering of bicycles are expected to lay a favorable foundation for the growth of the bicycle market globally.
The analysis of the segments in the bicycle market is carried out on the basis of application, type, and region. The segmentation of the bicycle market on the basis of type comprises of conventional bikes and E-bikes. By application, the bicycle market globally has been segmented into recreation, racing, and transportation tools. The regions included in the bicycle market globally are Europe, North America, Asia Pacific, the Middle East & Africa, and Latin America.
The evaluation of the regions in the bicycle market globally has been segmented into Asia Pacific, Europe, North America, the Middle East & Africa, and Latin America. As of 2017, the Asia Pacific region is responsible for the principal market share, established at a valuation of over USD 23,000 Mn. The region is also anticipated to display the greatest CAGR through the forecast period. China and India are dynamically concentrating on tackling the growing air pollution levels by encouraging eco-friendly transport solutions such as bicycles. The European region controls the second place and is anticipated to offer lucrative prospects to market competitors throughout the forecast period. The European region's Bicycle Market is poised to earn USD 14,675.6 Mn by the conclusion of the forecast period by 2023. The North American region is expected to benefit from the presence of key players in the region. The bicycle market in the North American region is likely to develop at a CAGR of 4.15% over 2023.
The significant contenders shaping the bicycle market globally are Derby Cycle, Giant Bicycles, Accell Group, Merida, Moustache Bikes, Specialized Bicycle Components, Tianjin Fuji-ta Group Co., Ltd, Trek Bicycle Corporation, F.I.V.E. Bianchi SpA, Hero Cycles Limited, Cannondale, Tube Investments of India Limited, Avon Cycles, Easy Motion USA, and NYCeWheels Inc.
Apr 2019 Xiaomi, a Chinese tech major has launched an advanced version of its electric bicycle in 2019 and is named it the HIMO C20. The newest e-bike by Xiaomi is being sold for $375. The bike has an air pump hidden in its seat tube along with an LED display that displays information like speed, battery capacity, distance and pedal assist level.
Mar 2019 Amer, a Finnish sports group revealed recently an agreement to sell its French bicycle parts producer Mavic to a US private equity firm. Regent has agreed to enter into an exclusivity period with Amer, whose brands consist of Wilson tennis rackets and Louisville Slugger baseball bats, for the sale of its shares in Mavic. The deal regarding Mavic will not affect Amer's current businesses as the cycling units were stated as discontinued processes for 2018. Amer Sports will now continue to concentrate on strategic priorities in soft-good transactions in China and the United States.
Electric Bicycle Market Research Report, by Type (Pedal Assist/ Pedelecs, Power on Demand, Pedal Assist with Power on Demand), Battery Type (Sealed Lead Acid, Li-Ion Battery), Motor Type (Hub Motor, Mid Drive Electric), Regions– Forecast till 2023.
E-Bike Market Information- by type (pedal assist, throttle control and others), by battery (lithium ion, sealed lead-acid and other), by frame material (carbon fiber, carbon steel, aluminum, aluminum alloy and others), by consumer group (men, women and children), by design (foldable and non-foldable) and by Region - Forecast to 2022.


Amazing and colorful party Saree made of half silk fabric for women. Comes with great work on all over the body with thread and jori. Nice color combination with grey and magenta shades. Wonderful choice for attending weddings or holuds.


Welcome to another week of Wallpaper Wednesday where I feature a fabulous wallpaper that I've discovered out on the high street or online. These posts are rarely sponsored; I choose these wallpapers because I genuinely love them and if I had more walls I would use them myself!
And so over to this week's discovery. It's called Loopy Lines designed by Wayne Hemingway at Graham and Brown.
There's so much I love about this wallpaper. The strong, warming hues of the blue background, the abstract pattern of the refreshing white lines and the very retro, yet contemporary style overall. It's a winner for me. I love the Wayne Hemingway range at Graham and Brown; I've featured another Hemingway wallpaper on the blog in the past.
What do you think of this one? Too retro for you? Or is it just right for your style?
Loopy Lines is available at the Graham and Brown website or from wallpaperdirect for £30 per roll.
Definitely not too retro for me, absolutely love it. The colour is perfect for my living room. I love Wayne Hemingway!
Oh yes, it would look gorgeous in your home. I love the colour, so relaxing and warm. Loving your stool btw!
I think this looks great. It kind of looks like a huge book case!


With new services hitting the internet almost daily, I am finding that my personal content is very decentralised and sometimes hard to find. I created this site as a simple and easy way to keep track and provide links to all of my posts.
You will be hard pushed to find anyone with such in-depth knowledge and experience of SAP HANA. Lloyd's recognition as the first HANA Distinguished Engineer in 2012 is testament to his expertise in this area. Technology is in his DNA. Areas such as SAP HANA and cloud services are fast moving, requiring talent and tenacity to keep up with them. New technologies bring with them challenges, which is what keeps Lloyd hooked: he's a man who likes to tackle challenges and enjoys problem solving. A trait which first attracted him to the SAP Basis area.
Lloyd has experience in working alongside over 100 customers on various projects: including many SAP HANA migrations, S/4HANA conversions, SAP upgrades, full landscape cloud migrations, data centre design, data centre consolidation & technical roadmaps to help clients understand where they are going, and how their technical roadmap can help get them there.
Through leading from the front and keeping strong contact with the technology, Lloyd has built teams in the UK, Asia and US and is now leading a global team of 60 experts delivering technology projects across the globe. This team has completed some of the largest and most challenging projects in the world. SAP have awarded Bluefin numerous awards for projects which Lloyd headed up.
Like anyone with a true vocation in life, it often seeps over into their leisure time. It will be no surprise that in his 'down time' Lloyd can be found working on his own personal technology projects, naturally with a glass of beer to hand.


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Montana Teacher Residency Demonstration Project
Please see our 2023-24 Frequently Asked Questions
For additional information, contact Deputy Superintendent Sharyl Allen
The Montana Teacher Residency Demonstration Project prepares teachers to best serve their students. Through undergraduate coursework, the teacher-leader academy, targeted support, and a yearlong apprenticeship in the classroom, residents connect theory to practice and gain the skills of highly effective practitioners who will be ready on day one to successfully lead their own classrooms.
Residents begin the program with a two-week summer institute, then enter a one-year in-school apprenticeship under a teacher-leader. During the year, residents engage in summits sponsored by the Office of Public Instruction while simultaneously completing coursework to earn a bachelor's degree from their Montana university. In exchange for committing to teach in a high-needs rural Montana school district for two years, residents receive a stipend, partial tuition support, and district-provided housing.
At each residency site, teams of educators work together to support one another. The project aims to place at least two residents with two teacher-leaders in each school. The project will launch in fall 2022 with a minimum of eight demonstration schools, 16 resident teachers, and 16 teacher-leaders.
The Montana Teacher Residency Demonstration Project is the first program of its kind in the state. The project was co-developed by representatives from the Montana University System, the Office of Public Instruction, school districts, the Montana School Boards Association, legislators, and residency model experts from Colorado, Idaho, Illinois, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. The Region 17 Comprehensive Center has facilitated many think-tank sessions since October 2021.
Participating Districts
Browning Public Schools
5 Residents
Cayuse Prairie Elementary
1 Resident
Frontier Elementary
Lodge Grass Public Schools
Poplar Public Schools
Pryor Public Schools
Sunset School
Townsend Public Schools
Trout Creek Elementary
Victor K-12 Schools
Woodman School
Participating Universities
University of Montana-Western (Lead Resident Partner)
University of Montana-Missoula


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Oppose unnecessary regulations of public hospital districts: Oppose Senate Bills 6021, 6037 and 6312
The Senate Government Operations & Security Committee held a public hearing on Monday regarding three bills that impose unnecessary restrictions on public hospital districts. WSHA and AWPHD strongly oppose these bills, which place unnecessary restrictions on public hospital districts.
Senate Bill 6021 would require that the existing affiliation between King County Public Hospital District No. 1 and University of Washington Medical Center be ratified by a vote of the people despite the fact that the agreement has been repeatedly upheld by the courts.
The affiliation is already settled law, and the bill sets the precedent that affiliations of any sort might be subject to a popular vote making it difficult to build the collaborations necessary to meet patient needs.
Senate Bill 6037 would require a vote of the people for public hospital districts to enter into an affiliation in which a certain percentage of the district's operations are contracted to another entity.
Senate Bill 6312 would require a vote of the people for public hospital districts to transfer "core legislative powers" to another agency, such as a partner hospital. AWPHD testified against each of these bills.
For more information, contact Ben Lindekugel (206/216-2528).


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The Women's International Center is proud of our Spotlight on Women Speaker Series in collaboration with The Women's Museum of California, Pacific Arts Movement, The San Diego French American Chamber of Commerce, and the National Asian Pacific American Women's Forum. Our Series is held at various locations around San Diego and features professional and celebrity speakers and delicious international food. We encourage people of all ages to join us in this cooperative environment and, time permitting, guests may introduce themselves and promote causes.
Please join us for our next Spotlight on Women Speaker Series presentation:
Spotlight on Women in SciencE Panel: 5 Ocean Scientists from San Diego's Sister City Vladivostok, Russia
What: Our next Spotlight event features 5 emerging Ocean Scientists from Vladivostok, Russia - San Diego's Sister City. Co-presented with the San Diego World Affairs Council, our event features a panel discussion in which 4 marine biologists and an oceanographer briefly present their work in order to further the advances of ocean research internationally. A professional interpreter will assist our dialogue and for more information on the specific areas of research including micro algae, toxins, pollution, and the ocean as a source of food, please explore this link.
Where: UCSD Women's Center (Student Center West, Bldg 290, Above Hi-Thai Restaurant, near Main Gym)
Date and Time: Tuesday, April 28, 2015 Noon-1:30pm- Please allow sufficient time for parking
Meal: Buffet style luncheon is provided including vegetarian entree choice and salad prepared by David Chenelle, President and Member Chefs de Cuisine Association of San Diego.
Cost: Complimentary with gratitude to our co-sponsors San Diego World Affairs Council, San Diego Sister Cities Association and Budget Blinds.
Mental Health Through the Generations
We are pleased to announce this excellent upcoming panel presented by the leading bevahioral health care provider in San Diego:
Mental Health Through the Generations. Kathi Lencioni, Senior Vice President and Chief Executive Officer of Sharp Mesa Vista and Sharp McDonald Center at Sharp HealthCare moderates this expert panel including Dr. Alisha Carpenter, Larkin Hoyt, and Dr. Dara Schwartz..
Kathi Lencioni is Senior Vice President and Chief Executive Officer of Sharp Mesa Vista and Sharp McDonald Center at Sharp HealthCare.
Dara Bliss Schwartz, PsyD is lead clinical psychologist for the Sharp Senior Outpatient Program. A trained geriatric psychologist, Dr. Schwartz has a passion and knowledge base for working with, and engaging older adults.
Dr. Alisha Carpenter is currently the Manager for Child & Adolescent Services at Sharp Mesa Vista Hospital overseeing all inpatient and outpatient psychiatric services for children, adolescents, and their families.
Dr. Larkin Hoyt is the Manager of Sharp McDonald Center and a licensed clinical psychologist with over 12 years' experience working with individuals diagnosed with severe and chronic mental illness and addiction. She will be discussing the types of treatment services available in the community for those that struggle with addiction.
Date TBA
Our Speaker Series has Featured:
Marilyn Lane and Valerie Buck on Equine Assisted Therapy
Date: Wednesday November 5 2014, noon-2pm
Valerie Buck and Marilyn Lane together have 51 years of hands-on experience with Thoroughbreds on racetracks across America. Valerie worked as an exercise rider for several trainers including Hall of Famers. Horses respond to Valerie because she takes time to understand them and help them through their fears. This same patience and understanding can help her assist women through difficult times. Valerie owns a farm in Salem, New York near the Vermont border and has been successfully moving horses from their racing careers into their new lives as retired racing horses.
Marilyn Lane began her career as a trainer in Phoenix, Arizona in the late 1960's before the days of women jockeys. Marilyn trained horses through 1989 and was a founding member of both ThoroFan and Saratoga WarHorse. Marilyn's passion is the age-old bond between horses and humans. She works with Valerie Buck at ACTT Naturally and helps coordinate the participation of horses in the Mack Foundation's (headed by former Ambassador Earle Mack) Man o' War Project which will emerge soon under the auspices of the oldest Thoroughbred retirement organization in North America, the Thoroughbred Retirement Fund (TRF). The Man o' War project will serve veterans suffering from post traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, and traumatic brain injuries, or TBI's. Man o' War has attracted a strong team of mental health experts from Columbia University. "For thousands of years horses led men to battle, today horses are leading warriors back to peace." - Marilyn Lane
Ms. Veronique Benchimol
In the middle of last century, a Colombian neuropsychiatrist named Dr. Caycedo started synthesizing his years of studying yoga, Zen Buddhist meditation, relaxation theory, hypnosis, phenomenology and traditional medical study. He wanted to create a simple tool that people could use in their daily lives, a way to combat stress, disease, and other mind-body complaints. He called his new discipline Sophrology, and defined it as a science of consciousness in harmony. Sophrology is now established and well-accepted throughout Europe, used widely in medicine, sports, education, prenatal care, the corporate world, and the arts. But it's just starting to be known here in the U.S. After practicing for ten years in France, certified Sophrologist Veronique Benchimol now practices in San Diego, CA, USA. Sophrology involves exercises in breathing, dynamic relaxation, meditation, concentration and movement, all meant to reduce stress and promote well-being. It is, essentially, a relaxation technique that allows you to develop, in at least fifteen minutes a day, a profound sense of well-being. http://CaliforniaSophrology.com
Thursday May 9 2013 Speakers: Veronique Benchimol - Optimal Health and Well Being Through Sophrology Co-Presenter: San Diego French American Chamber of Commerce Location: Alborz Middle Eastern Restaurant, 2672 Del Mar Heights Rd, 92014 in Del Mar Heights Village Shopping Center, just west of Fwy 5
Founding Mothers of the Women's Museum of California
Executive Director (and Women's International Center Living Legacy) Ashley Gardner, Anne Hoiberg, Dr. Sue Gonda and Founding Mothers gave a moving verbal history of the evolution of the Women's Museum of California. From 1983 until 1997, Mary Mashcal assembled an extensive collection of memorabilia and aritifacts, filling virtually every room of her Golden Hill home with historic documents, banners, posters, and books. Mary and others also reached out into the community, offering lectures on women's history to school children, professional and social organizations, and community groups. In 1995, at the urging of family and friends, Mary opened her home to the public and held exhibitions of her vast collection.The WMC is a co-founder and sponsor of the San Diego County Women's Hall of Fame. We collaborate with dozens of women's and girl's organizations and agencies throughout San Diego. In 2011, we changed our name to the Women's Museum of California with the tag line "preserving the past…inspiring the future". We are now located at the NTC at Liberty Station in Point Loma. http://womensmuseumca.org
Friday March 29 2013 Speakers: Founding Mothers of the Women's Museum of California: It's the Museum's Birthday! Co-Presenter: Women's Museum of California Location: Women's Museum of California, 2730 Historic Decatur Rd #104 San Diego, CA 92106 (Liberty Station in Point Loma, off of Rosecrans)
Asian American and Pacific Islander Women/Womyn in Academia Panel
Kirin Amiling Macapugay, MSW - Moderator
Kirin serves as a Commissioner for the California Commission on Asian Pacific Islander Affairs and is the Director of Marketing and Business Development for Operation Samahan. She earned a Master's Degree in Social Work with an emphasis in Nonprofit Management from San Diego State University, focusing on program development, resource development, and community relations. She is a Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE). She also serves on the boards for the San Diego Association of Fundraising Professionals, Break the Silence Against Domestic Violence, BIBAK San Diego, Kalingas North America Network, and is an adviser for the National Asian Pacific Women's Forum San Diego Chapter. She is a member of the Filipino Chamber of Commerce as well as the nonpartisan Black American Political Association of California.
Amanda Solomon Amorao, Ph.D.
Lecturer, Asian & Pacific Studies Program, SDSU
Executive Director, Kuya Ate Mentorship Program
Amanda Solomon Amorao received her Ph.D. in Literature in 2011 from the University of California at San Diego. She specializes in Asian Pacific American literature generally and Filipino American cultural studies specifically. Currently, she is a lecturer in the Asian and Pacific Studies Program at San Diego State University, but has been associate faculty at UC San Diego's Literature and Ethnic Studies Departments as well as lecturer in the Critical Gender Studies and Humanities Programs. She also serves as the Executive Director of the Kuya Ate Mentorship Program, a non-profit educational organization focused on intergenerational mentorship, social justice, and bringing critical Filipino American Studies to the local San Diego community.
Anne S. Bautista, Esq.
Legal Program Director
ACCESS, Inc.
Ms. Anne S. Bautista is the Legal Program Director for the VAWA Legal Program. She is an immigration attorney specializing in representing immigrant victims of domestic violence under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). She began the VAWA Legal Program at Access, Inc. in 1998 and has successfully represented thousands of women and children under VAWA. Ms. Bautista is also an Adjunct Professor of Law at California Western School of Law (CWSL) teaching two courses: Women and Immigration Law, a course which takes a critical look at the effect of immigration laws and policies on women immigrating to the United States, and the Immigration Seminar and Clinical Field Placement: Helping Victims of Domestic Violence. She received her Juris Doctorate degree from California Western School of Law and her Bachelor of Arts Degree in English Literature from the University of California at Berkeley. Ms. Bautista has received numerous awards for her work on behalf of victims and survivors and has trained both advocates and students on the protections available to immigrant victims under VAWA.
Bey-Ling Sha, Ph.D.
Public Relations Professor, SDSU
Consultant in Public Relations Research & Strategy
Dr. Sha's primary research program combines theories of mathematical physics with public relations scholarship. Her other research areas include cultural identity, international public relations, activism and gender. Dr. Sha's scholarly work has been published in Journal of Public Relations Research, Public Relations Review, Public Relations Journal, Journalism & Mass Communication Quarterly, and Journal of Promotion Management, as well as various book chapters. In the San Diego community, Dr. Sha is active in the Public Relations Society of America, in the Union of Pan-Asian Communities, and in Parent Teacher Associations at the school, school district, county and state levels. Nationally, Dr. Sha served the Public Relations Society of America as the 2010-2011 chair of the National Committee on Work, Life & Gender. Currently, she chairs the research work group of the Universal Accreditation Board, which oversees the world's largest certification program in public relations.
Valerie Ooka Pang, Ph.D.
Professor, School of Teacher Education, SDSU
Valerie Ooka Pang is a professor in the School of Teacher Education at San Diego State University. She has published eight books such as Multicultural Education: A Caring-centered, Reflective Approach (2nd ed, 2010) and Struggling To Be Heard: The Unmet Needs of Asian American Children with L. Cheng (1998). In addition, Dr. Pang has published in various journals including Educational Researcher, Harvard Educational Review, The Kappan, The Journal of Teacher Education, Action in Teacher Education, and Social Education. Professor Pang has consulted with organizations such as Sesame Street, Family Communications (Producers of Mr. Roger's Neighborhood), and Scott Foresman.
Yến Lê Espiritu, Ph.D.
Professor, Department of Ethnic Studies, University of California, San Diego
Originally from Vietnam, Yen Le Espiritu is Professor and former Chair of the Department of Ethnic Studies at the University of California, San Diego. She has published widely on Asian American panethnicity, gender and migration, and U.S. colonialism and wars in Asia. She is completing a book on the politics of commemoration of the Vietnam War.
National Asian Pacific American Women's Forum San Diego (NAPAWF-SD) & Women's International Center Co-Present Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Women/Womyn in Academia Panel
Thursday, September 26, 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Bamboo Lounge in Hillcrest 1475 University Avenue San Diego, CA 92103
https://www.facebook.com/NapawfSanDiegoChapter
Ms. Sandra Brower
Ms. Sandra Brower is an Attorney specializing in environmental law and all aspects of real estate litigation. Ms. Brower specializes in eminent domain litigation for both public entities and private owners. She is expert in all aspects of real estate litigation, including inverse condemnation, land use and planning, environmental, contract disputes, broker liability, construction defects, title and boundary disputes, and title insurance matters. Ms. Brower has appeared before city and county administrative boards, tried lengthy and complex cases in both state and federal courts, and appeared before the California and United States Supreme Courts. She has tried several landmark cases involving environmental, land use and condemnation matters which have resulted in published appellate opinions.
"Robynne French is an 11-yr-old M.A.N.D.A.T.E. Records recording artist who sang at our luncheon." www.mandaterecords.com
Bio: Robynne French is a 11 year-old singing sensation who is the youngest artist ever to sign to the M.A.N.D.A.T.E. Record label. This hometown girl who has a black belt in Tae Kwon Do is known and admired for her big heart and even bigger voice. Robynne has been wowing audiences since she was 5 years old after she told her mother that she wanted to sing and use her voice to changea and inspire the world.
Ms. Marisa Ugarte
Marisa Ugarte Executive Director of the Bilateral Safety Corridor Coalition
Subject: In accordance with Women's History Month -- Raising Awareness about BiLateral Human Trafficking: New and Tougher Laws to help Prevent Human Trafficking Globally and Locally
More About Marisa Ugarte: In her role as the Executive Director of the Bilateral Safety Corridor Coalition, Marisa Ugarte brings more than 20 years of experience in advocacy for exploited men, women and children, and in assisting and at-risk youth. With a Masters degree (equivalent) in social work and psychology, Ms. Ugarte spent three years developing social services programs in Tijuana, Mexico. Ms. Ugarte is founder of the Binational Crisis Line in Tijuana, as well as the Domestic Violence Crisis Center for the Sistema Nacional para el Desarollo Integral de la Familia, Tijuana (DIF Tijuana). Ms. Ugarte continues to be an advisor to DIF and to the Civil Protection and Disaster Crisis Prevention Program in Mexico. Read more
Dr. Carolle Jean-Murat, MD
Dr. Carolle Jean-Murat, MD is a board-certified gynecologist who had a successful medical practice in San Diego from 1982 to 2005. She is the CEO and Founder of Dr. Carolle's Wellness and Retreat Center of San Diego. She has also begun the Health Through Communications Foundation Angels for Haiti Project (www.healththroughcommunications.org & www.angelsforhaiti.org/blog) that supports women and children globally by keeping education and wellness as their priorities. In addition to being a celebrated doctor, healer, and educator, she has authored over 12 books including Life's Lessons from Grandma and has received countless honors including ABC's Channel 10 Community Leadership Award and the Bob Marley Peace Award.
MS. MARIE FLACASSIER
Born in France, Ms. Flacassier has worked in the language industry for many years and has over 10 years experience as a senior manager for several localization & translation companies. Over the years, she has helped a large number of US companies with their international expansion into foreign markets. She graduated with a MA in English studies (including translation and linguistics) from the University of Nice (France) in 1998 and with an MBA in International Business from National University (USA) in 2005. She is Chief Operations Officer at Beat Babel, a company that specializes in professional translation (especially for websites) to help companies maintain an international profile. Her diverse cultural background and industry experience helps her find creative solutions to business challenges. Her personal motto is inspired by Gandhi: "Be the change you want to see in the world".
Nov 8 5-7pm Happy Hour, 7:15 Film
Women's International Center is honored to co-present the film American Revolutionary at the Pacific Arts Movement San Diego Asian FilmFestival this year. We join NAPAWF-SD and Pac Arts for a special Happy Hour Question and Answer session with the director Grace Lee.
About American Revolutionary:
We would all be so lucky to know a Grace Lee Boggs: activist, feminist, author, speaker, and philosopher. As of this writing she is still socially active at age 98. Grandmotherly in appearance, but fierce and outspoken - sometimes to the point of making people cry during arguments - she embodies the spirit of the words she once spoke: "You don't choose the times you live in, but you do choose who you want to be."
In her previous The Grace Lee Project (SDAFF '05), filmmaker Grace Lee (no relation to Boggs) created diverse portraits of people who share her name. Grace Lee Boggs though, warranted a film all of her own. The Chinese American Boggs has long been an advocate for the rights of African Americans, who have in turn embraced her and her husband, auto worker and fellow activist James Boggs.
"Shot over a decade in Boggs' home city of Detroit, AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY offers a reverential but also critical overview of her ideas and accomplishments, deeply influenced by Marx and Hegel. It also takes a sobering, though optimistic, look at the city's history. Able to adapt her methods and ideas to a changing environment, Grace Lee Boggs has become a symbol of sustainable activism." - Wilda Wong
This film is co-presented by: National Asian Pacific American Women's Forum San Diego, Women's International Center, Japanese American Citizens League, UCSD Cross-Cultural Center.
Website: pac-arts.org.
- Photos from our Spotlight on Women Collaborative Luncheon, featuring the San Diego French Chamber of Commerce and Francophone Accueil de San Diego, held at Vela Restaurant, Bayfront Hilton, San Diego, California.
Photos: a) Guests b) Exec. Director FAWC-SD Joyce Fitzgerald, Exec. Director SDFACC Elsa Depeupiere, CEO WIC Bridget McDonald
Women's International Center Team


How do I create a line chart showing only 3 months at a time? On the filter, I need April - June, May - July, June - August, etc. Is there a specific way to structure the data to show this?
Are you expecting something like this?
If that can be one continuous line, then yes.
In a filter, I would like to be able to click April – June or May – July or June – August, etc.
I have tried using a parameter with a calculation and couldn't get it to work.
I have tried something similar to your approach.
Let me know this helps!
Yes I like the line.
Can be there a filter to choose which months you want to look at?
Please see the attached workbook if this is what you are looking for..
I have created a Month Parameter that gives the options to choose all or any 3 consecutive months and a 3 month Filter calculation to make the sheet function according to the drop down selection.
Ofcourse. Use the Months column as filter. We can also provide multiple selection to user.
Hope this helps. Plz mark this as helpful and correct if this resolves your question.
Anything more let me know!
Yes! Can you walk me through how you created the parameter and filter?
I am glad to walk you through the steps.
In addition to the 12 months in the parameter list, add a new value 0..
Now place the MONTH field on the rows and your measure (here, I am using Sales) on the columns.
Drag '3 month Filter' to Filters and set the filter to 1.
And..there you have the view you need.
Thank you for the walk through. I got all the steps and tried the parameter to select which months I wanted to look at and it didn't change the view to the selected months.
Could you please attach your workbook (packaged). If it isn't possible, could you share a screenshot of your sheet showing the dimensions and measures list (like the one I shown below) ?
I believe I got it figured out. This is what I have below.
How do I get the line to be a gradient like in the picture below?
I have a target line. If the actual is over the target then the color to move to red. If below target then color to move to green.


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Actual Play – Flagship Atlantis (5/29/2010)
GM: Sean Nittner
Players: Matt, Justin, Jennifer, Erica, Bryan, et al.
System: Swashbucklers of the 7 Skies
This was the fourth and smoothest run of this game yet. And yet it could still use improvement. Enough so that I'm going to run it two more times. It was fun enough and had characters that were rockin enough that I want to port this game into a Lady Blackbird hack. I think it's got the legs to do it.
The game structure and mechanics were similar to the last run: http://seannittner.livejournal.com/93288.html
With these changes:
Katya got a second person to hate, allowing Ryovak to be just outside her grasp most of the game, and giving her a chance to fight/kill/send into the blue Xorga Teresa, the woman who actually pulled the trigger killing her lover.
Act 1 overall was sped up and made more uncertain. I reduced the Viridia Wants You in Chains deck by one card, the number of complications and leads needed by two each. To make it more dicey instead of Viridia getting closer at set intervals (i.e. on my turn) I made new complications that were semi-sorted in the deck (like epidemics in Pandemic)
Speeding up the game also made it harder, which was good. Many characters still had piles of style dice but some of the rolls got as high as TN 17 and they were spending those dice like mad, which was the flow I was looking for. I changed the helping mechanic as well, so that it cost the person giving the help (instead of the person receiving it) which meant that if a player was out of style dice, they weren't doomed. A tougher challenge with more options for others to help is just what I was looking for.
I capped each character at using two forte of their own, with a possible third from someone giving them help. This worked pretty well to keep the challenges in check.
I nudged the narrative a bit towards the end to make sure everyone knew they could leave Crail. We traveled the Jungle and the Ghost sky in search of the Atlantis.
During the ship to ship fight I abandoned the Ship Dueling rules. I've used them three times and always felt like the game ground to a halt as the players wrapped their heads around the mechanics. This time instead I told them they each had two rounds before the fleet arrived. We went round robin to see what each of them would do in this time and I made sure to offer plenty of opportunities. The ship needed to be captured (obviously) but there were also rival Coloronan's to one up, a duel between the First Mate and Brother Nazor over the chastity of Nazor's wife, The woman in red for Viztor or woo, Xorga Teresa to kill, and many others.
During the exploration scene I allowed a lot more time for inter-party discussions, trying not to rush the "plot" in favor of the character's getting to have it out with each other. Also, I had the players read the cards to themselves and them describe the effects in their own words.
Rather than trying to pressure the players into engaging the Flagship's fire sails, I just narrated it in, ending one scene and beginning another, that wasn't so awesome but it was a lot less awkward than trying to railroad the players into making that choice because they believed they didn't have any others.
What rocked
We had some very saucy superstitions including that it was bad luck to copulate with a woman on the ship… in the rigging however was a whole different matter.
My players were awesome. The secrets revealed, the superstitions, the duel over Zhava's honor were all brought by the players and were epic.
This was a great line "Captain, perhaps we should perform the barrel roll!"
Act 1 has really good pacing now. It's faster and has more danger associated with it. It has been commented on a lot as being the best part of the game.
I found this on Facebook regarding the game:
Swashbucklers of the Seven Skies… This was an amazing experience. The GM was brilliant and put on a great game. Very well prepared. The story was epic. The roleplay was a thing of beauty. It's hard to even start to describe. Fiery Zhava, The Dread Pirate Radu, the Knight, the Musketeer… It's a sprawling sky-world setting. We got to make up superstitions. We had to find this magic ship called the Atlantis before the evil imperials, and the GM used a pretty ingenious set of cards for us to reveal complications. Meanwhile we also had to reveal the secrets of the other PCs. My character was a total landlubber, and a hopeless romantic, an actor who woke up from a drunken stupor to find himself the captain of a pirate ship. Though everyone was after this magical ship, all I cared about was finding the "woman in red" whom I had seen the night before I became captain. I busted out the chorus of a song I (in real life) wrote for my wife and sang it for the woman in red during a climactic scene. We were about to be bombarded by enemy cannons, and two of the PCs were having the most excellent bantering duel on the deck. It worked =) There was so much more to it. Each character had a real arc of growth, a worthy tale. It was like a really amazing 4 hour epic film. If pirates of the Caribbean had been as powerful as Star Wars, that was this game.
Wow… I'm just not sure I could receive better praise than this. Thanks Bryan.
I should be explicit about the fail condition in Act 1 in advance so the players know what will happen (and will know that it will be just as fun as winning)
Costumes. Thanks to the UCD costume shop, I'm never going to a themed game without a costume again. Heck, I might even start LARPing because of that, but that's another story.
The ship. It's always been a fun process making the ship (in this case the Black Rose) but it hasn't come into play enough. The players get to make all of these Average forte's which, ostensibly would be used in the Vehicle Duel, but now that the duel isn't in the game, I was hard pressed to find reasons why they would use the vehicle Forte (especially when there is no modifier to the roll). Instead, I'm going to make each ship forte start at Good [+2] and then during Act 2 when the ship is engaged I'll have the players use one of the ship's forte's alongside their own.
Act two needs to be split into Act 2 and 3. Act two will just be the sailing off in Atlantis before the fleet arrives or rescuing her from the Viridese blowing her to flinders. Act 3 will start as they crash land on Telleram. This is only important because it's when I put breaks in the game.
Rather than narrate the Deus ex Machnia (Atlantis flying into the sky of fire and rescuing the party), I think I'll give it up to each player to and in some details of how the Viridian fleet is overwhelming them, with some twist allowing them to get closer to opening the fire sails and heading into the Sky of Fire.
Duels just continue to frustrate me. They don't have stakes associated with them (the stakes are always who falls down first) and they take too long (at least in a con where the players have to learn the rules from scratch). I do like the idea that the action stops and everything focuses around the two people dueling but I had to do a lot of finagling (including calling the duel after 1 round by having a flashy challenge resolve the so far tie) to make it resolve quickly enough to get back to the rest of the game.
The exploration act still needs work. I had the players read the cards but it was still too much of a passive information dump. Justin suggested giving each player enough information on the card to frame a scene of their own revealing the information.
For the Atlantis, for Freedom!
Tags: actual play, flagship atlantis, kublacon, s7s


smoKe was made with the following premise: The buttons on a window should not look like appendages, but rather part of the window.
What this means is that the smoKe theme aims a creating appealing buttons for Emerald, but buttons that do not stick out from the titlebar, but do not blend in either. They, in short, should look like they are a part of the title bar, and not just stuck onto it.
This is a preview release, I want to get some feed back before I make the actual theme. It is also NOT COMPLETE!!! Only the close button has been made, and there's no glow. Thank you!
This is not complete! Please do not rate down for incompleteness (containing only the close button). Please comment on improvements for general button look. Thank you!
Thanks for the comments everyone. Between everything else that has been going on, I haven't had the time to fiddle around with the glow image. I'll try and get it finished this week so I can post the full theme (everything's done except the glow on the buttons).
Yup,I'll keep my eyes open for this one.
Looks like a true non-Vista winner to me.


God gave each of us a two-pound dynamo called the human brain. It's truly the most amazing physical object in the universe. Yet, many people (and leaders) don't take care of their brains and later in life they pay the price. However, we can keep boost our brain power and keep our brains healthy and humming along with 9 simple choices.
First, some sobering facts about the brain.
Our brain's overall volume decrease 5% per decade after the age of 40.
Dendrites at the end of our brain cells (think of the roots of a tree) begin to decline starting in our twenties. The more 'bushy' our dendrites, the better and more efficient our brain processes information.
Gray matter (brain cells called neurons) also begin to decline starting in our mid-20's.
The insulation (called myelin) that wraps around the tail of a neuron (called an axon) thins as we age. The thicker the myelin the faster the electrical impulses travel along the axon. And, faster is better.
The receptors for the neurotransmitter chemical called dopamine decreases. This chemical plays a major role in attention, learning, and reward.
Exercise is one of the best things you can do for your brain. When we exercise, a chemical called BDNF (brain derived neurotrophic factor) is released and it keeps our neurons healthy. Some call it the brain's Miracle Grow.
Use it our lose it.
Think of your brain as a muscle. The more you exercise it, the stronger it becomes. The more we use our brain, the more we create something called cognitive reserve, the brain's savings account. As we age, the more cognitive reserve we have developed, the more capacity the brain has to reallocate functions to other regions of the brain from regions that may not be working as well.
Staying connected to others in community helps keep your brain fresh.
People who volunteer have a much less chance of developing Alzheimer's disease and have less stress. Prolonged stress on the body can actually shrink our brain, especially in our memory center.
Keep you devotional life strong.
At the end of our chromosomes lie tiny end caps called telemeres, much like the plastic sleeves at the end of our shoe laces. Scientists have discovered a positive correlation to the length of these end caps and longevity. In studies of those who regularly mediate, their chromosomes consistenly have longer telemeres. So, a daily quiet time may help you live longer.
Don't veg in front of the TV.
In some sobering new research, scientists have discovered that watching too much TV can alter the brain structure of children in areas related to verbal intelligence. So, monitor the amount of TV you watch.
A healthy diet is crucial for brain health. Foods such as dark leafy veggies, blueberries, green tea, and those rich in omega-3 fatty acids (the brain's building blocks) bodes well for a healthy brain. Some supplements such MCT oil, vitamins E and B, and CoQ10 may also boost brain power. Learn more here about some of the best brain supplements.
The brain loves novelty. When we learn something new (learn a new skill or develop a new hobby), we actually encourage growth of new brain cells.
When we sleep the brain is quite active. It consolidates what we learned that day into long-term memory and helps grow new neurons in our memory center (the hippocampus). Sleep also clears out a deposit called beta amyloid that accumulates in Alzheimer's disease.
Take care of your brain and it will serve you well. Since the brain is part of the body, we should heed the words of the Apostle Paul.
If you are interested in how brain insight can help improve leadership, check out my last book , Brain-Savvy Leaders: the Science of Significant Ministry.
First, a bit of background. Matthew 1 tells us that Mary and Joseph were engaged to be married. Unlike engagements today, in New Testaments days when you got engaged it took a divorce to end the engagement. They were both young and looking forward to a long life together and then Mary dropped the bombshell. Not only was she pregnant, but she explained it to Joseph with a story about how the Holy Spirit brought it about, a double whammy for Joseph: his wife was pregnant and she made up some crazy story it was not because of involvement with a man…two curveballs.
In Joseph's case probably the first thing that came to mind was the normal protocol for adultery in the time, a public divorce. But because he loved Mary, he didn't want to publicly shame her and mar her chances to marry to a decent guy in the future. Impulse didn't dictate his decision. Rather, his character did.
Principle: Christ-formed beliefs should determine our behavior.
Christ-formed beliefs should determine our behavior.
But before Joseph acted, an angel appeared to him in a dream and told him not to be afraid to take Mary home as his wife (v 20). The Gospels tell us that God spoke to Joseph four times through angels. God knew that Joseph felt fear so he spoke to Joseph about it. When curveballs hit us, it's normal to feel anger, fear, anxiety, or worry. Our fight-flight-freeze centers in our brains automatically evoke feelings that we can't avoid. But denying or stuffing them actually makes them more intense.
We can't avoid feelings but we can determine their expression.
The Holy Spirit dwells in us to, among other things, comfort us and give us wisdom to wisely respond (v 20).
The virgin birth and the incarnation encourage us that our faith is based upon supernatural, life changing truth (v 23).
Salvation in Christ alone reminds us that Jesus came to a crib to go to a cross to offer us forgiveness of sins (v. 21).
Fulfilled prophecy provides evidence that Jesus was who He says He was (vss 22-23).
Undeniable truth forms the bedrock for Christianity.
Obedience to God may take you into uncharted territory.
This Christmas if life throws you a curveball, look to the Story. You'll find encouragement, hope, and direction.
From time to time every leader and pastor and person faces burnout. The well runs dry. He or she becomes weary in well doing. He runs out of gas. She simply has nothing left to give. When we totter on the precipice of burnout, what can we do? As I've faced those times during my ministry, I've learned a few ways that have helped me dig out.
Everybody's burnout looks a bit different. Sometimes burnout comes from doing too much outwardly with over busy schedules. Sometimes burnout comes from an inner world in turmoil: worry, incessant anxiety, and fear. I suggest starting with self understanding. What does your burnout look like? Which of these factors might indicate you are burning out?
The joy you once had seems to have disappeared. You seldom have fun anymore.
You feel non-localized, free floating anger in your heart.
You catastrophize in your thinking, assuming the worse in people and life.
You easily snap, lose your cool with friends, families, or people in the church.
After you recognize the symptoms, I've found that rest really helps. Whether it means taking time off, taking more breaks during your work day, getting more sleep, or trimming your schedule, the body and soul needs rest. Neuroscientists have coined a term for excessive wear and tear on our body due to prolonged stress and burnout, allostatic load. When we don't give our body and brains time to rejuvenate, we prolong our burnout and its negative effects.
Third, revisit your core values and mission. I encourage every leader to develop his or her own mission statement, their mission God has called them to achieve with His power. Most weeks when I do my strategic planning, I revisit my mission statement and personal values. If you'd like to see mine, you can click here. In this post I talk about the importance of developing your own personal values.
The final step is to re-orient your time and effort to best live out your personal mission, without burning out. I suggest taking a half day alone to reset your goals and adjust how you use your time. Here's a post on how to plan a retreat.
If you've faced burnout, what has helped you?
Has Ministry Stress Made you A Zombie Pastor? Take the Zombie Zone Quiz.
God made us to be in relationship with each other. We were made for community and we all want good friends. But what do good friends look like? What do they do or not do? In the most intimate of the 13 letters the Apostle Paul wrote that help form the New Testament, Philippians, we see a portrait of what to look for in a friend. Consider these 5 behaviors that a good friend will consistently live out and ask yourself if you model them as a friend yourself.
Remember the best in you (v. 3).
When Paul prayed for his friends in the church in the city of Philippi, his thoughts of them brought him great joy. He chose to focus on their good qualities, rather than upon their limitations and weaknesses. He remembered their best.
What emotions and thoughts rise up in the minds of others when they think of you…joy, happiness, and peace or fear, worry, and anxiety?
Give their best to you (v. 5, 7).
He said that he had them in his heart. He fully gave himself to them by giving them the deepest thing about himself, his heart. He used the word koinonia, which means deep partnership, as he described their strong, intimate relationship. Paul was not a relationship skimmer. Rather he gave himself fully to these special friends.
How would others describe you? A relationship skimmer or one who is willing to risk and go deep in friendships?
Encourage the best in you (v. 6).
He was confident that God would finish the work that He had begun in them. He emphasized that truth and sought to bring out their best. Good friends will bring out your best. Liz Wizeman who studied 150 leaders and wrote Multipliers: How the Best Leaders Make Everyone Smarter discovered that there are two kinds of leaders: multipliers and diminishers. Multipliers bring out the best in others by amplifying their strengths, encouraging them, and empowering them. Diminishers do the opposite. They drain you by having all the answers, micro-managing, and being self focused. Good friends will always seek to be a multiplier in your life.
How would others describe you: as a multiplier or a diminisher?
Pray the best for you (v. 9).
Paul fervently prayed for his friends. He prayed that they would love Jesus and others more, would learn more about God, and would live out the truths of God's Word in their conduct and character. Good friends will pray that those three things will become reality in their friends.
When you last prayed for your friends, what did you pray for them about?
Expect the best from you (v. 10-11).
Good friends will hold you accountable. They will tell you what you may not want to hear because they will expect the best from you. They won't let you settle for what is just 'good.' They will challenge you to do and be your best.
What friend in your life holds you accountable? Do you have a friend that knows you will expect the best from him or her?
Good friends are rare. But when God gives them to us, they are worth their weight in gold.
What question above most resonated with you? Is the Holy Spirit prompting you to become a better friend?
View a sermon I preached on this subject here.
What Pastors should Look for in Safe People.
Although I posted this recently, it's worth a re-read. In Richard Swenson's seminal book, Margin: Restoring Emotional, Physical, Financial, and Time Reserves to Overloaded Lives, he defines margin this way. Margin is the space between our load and our limits.
He says it is related to our reserves and resilience. He calls it a buffer, a place where we can recharge our batteries, and a space where we can focus on what matters most. I highly recommend the book. Unfortunately, those in ministry often lack margin. Here are 10 signs that may indicate you lack margin and 5 steps to gain more of it.
I'm always mentally and physically exhausted.
Small things more easily get under my skin. I can't turn my anxious thoughts off.
I don't seem to have the joy for ministry I once did.
I count down the days until my day off. Yet even on my day off I'm still anxiously thinking about ministry stuff.
Those who love me most tell me to slow down yet I always have a comeback excuse.
I often worry about what others think of my performance.
I too easily take things personally.
I find that I can't focus as well as I once did.
I get easily distracted and try to multi-task more often.
My devotional times with God are mostly dry.
If a few of these are consistently true of you, you may need more margin in your life.
If that's so, what should you do?
When I've found myself with little margin, it hasn't been easy to change things, but these steps have helped.
Admit that you life is too full and that it's not good, pleasing to God, or healthy for you.
Learn the art of mindfulness, being aware of and in the present moment without being harsh on yourself or worrying about what happened yesterday or fretting about what might happen tomorrow. Meditate on the words of Jesus in Matthew 6.
Take a day off, really. Turn off your phone and don't check email. Do something that refreshes your soul.
Turn your mind off earlier in the day than you do now. Perhaps you need to decrease night meetings. Maybe you need to establish hard stops for those evening meetings.
Remind your self that if you don't take care of you, you can't take care of others.
After all, Jesus did say something about loving yourself.
What has helped you gain better margin?


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Construction work is now underway at Newbury development
On behalf of David Wilson Homes
Construction work is now underway at David Wilson Homes and Sovereign Housing Association's latest development in Newbury following a ceremonial sod cutting event.
The new site on Hutton Close, which will be called Cherry Blossom Meadows, is transforming a previous housing estate into 80 new, modern family homes to rent or buy.
Working in partnership, Sovereign Housing Association and David Wilson Homes have now begun building work, following the demolition of the former 1960s flats and bungalows.
Attending on the day to mark the occasion were David Wilson Homes Land Director Ian Blair and Sales Director Rob Allen, who were joined by Corinne Moore, Land and Planning Manager, from Sovereign Housing Association, Hilary Cole, Executive Member for Housing, West Berks and Sally Kelsall, Housing Service Manager, West Berks.
Paul Crispin, Managing Director at David Wilson Homes Southern, said: "We are delighted to begin construction work on Hutton Close and it was good to come together with Sovereign to mark the cut of the first sod on site.
"This development will bring much needed, quality built homes to the area that will be available to those struggling to get on the property ladder."
Having secured planning permission for 30% (19) of the new homes to be affordable, Sovereign worked with David Wilson Homes and Homes England to increase this by another five properties.
Roger Keeling, Sovereign's Strategic Asset Management Director, said: "We're really excited to start work at Blossom Meadows and we're delighted to have made even more affordable homes possible since planning permission was granted. Built to high standards and in a perfect town-centre location, we believe these modern homes will be great places to live."
Hilary Cole, West Berkshire's Executive Member for Housing and Homelessness said: "We are pleased that work is underway at Hutton Close. The development will provide much needed affordable housing at an accessible and central location. The mix of options to rent or buy will provide opportunities for people looking to get on the property ladder in West Berkshire which would otherwise be out of reach."
The 80-home development will bring a selection of flats and houses made up of 51 four-, three- and two-bed homes for sale; 17 three- two-, and one-bed homes for social rent; and 12 two- three- and four-bed properties for shared ownership.
Whilst benefiting from an array of local amenities, those residing at the development can make the most of the excellent commuter links available including the A34 and M4, in addition to great access to Newbury train station for travel further afield.
A variety of shops and restaurants are within walking distance, whilst a selection of gym facilities is nearby in Shaw for those striving to maintain their fitness goals.
For those interesting in this upcoming development, starting prices on the available homes will be released in due course.
For more information about the properties available or any other David Wilson Homes developments nearby, please call the sales team on 033 3355 8487.


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The 2016 FINA Diving World Series was the eighth edition of FINA Diving World Series. The series consisted of four legs: the first leg in Beijing, China; the second leg in Dubai, United Arab Emirates; the third leg in Windsor, Canada; and the fourth leg in Kazan, Russia.

Overall medal tally

Beijing leg
The results of the Beijing leg are given below.

Medal table

Medal summary

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Women

Mixed

Dubai leg
The results of the Dubai leg are given below.

Medal table

Medal summary

Men

Women

Mixed

Windsor leg
The results of the Windsor leg are given below.

Medal table

Medal summary

Men

Women

Mixed

Kazan leg
The results of the Kazan leg are given below.

Medal table

Medal summary

Men

Women

Mixed

References

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FINA Diving World Series

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