Do you believe it takes a long time, or a lot of hard work, for somebody to change?
Or do you believe people can really change at all?
Perhaps, you grew up in an environment where someone close to you had an issue, like addiction, that they could never break free from. No matter how hard they tried, they'd fall back into the same rut, the same habits, the same life.
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Seeing that lack of change, or inability to permanently change, in people around you can lead you to believe about YOURSELF, that you can never really TRULY change everything – outside and within.
I've always had big dreams, with ideas and visions of great things I could create or experience. But along my journey in life, the influence of people and society pushed me into a box of just being "responsible" and "realistic".
So, when I began building my network marketing business, and then again a few years later when I started marketing online, I'd have a little success, but my beliefs and mindset would lead me to self-sabotage my progress. My belief was slowly building that I could succeed, but it was an uphill battle fighting my mindset…I believed it took a long time for something to change – for me to become successful, would take years of hard work.
You can make a NEW decision at any moment.
It's fascinating to look out at the world, when you have the understanding that anyone can change at anytime and create the life of their dreams. Somehow (magically, mystically, scientifically, spiritually, however it works doesn't matter) people create EXACTLY what they're expecting in their lives all the time.
Today I realize all those dreams in my mind as a child and young adult that I would swim around in…were there for a reason. God planted them in me because He gave me the potential to see them to fruition, to make my dreams my reality! And He's done the exact same thing for you!
I look back on the time when I was deceived by the world around me and I feel as though it was another person in my past.
I will forever love and be grateful for my childhood, my upbringing, and all the people around me…they helped me become a great person and get to the point I am today. But I have no attachment to the beliefs that were instilled in me. Today I know I can achieve anything I put my mind to, and truly can make my dreams a reality. There's no place in my mind for those old self-limiting beliefs.
My message to you today is that you have everything you need within you to change anything you want!
But let me tell you this…there will be many moments it will be scary to accept the beliefs you've been living with. But the reward? The reward of pursuing your passions and your dreams: a completely fulfilling life, filled with ups and downs, obstacles and roadblocks, but SOOOO worth it!
As you decide today to change old beliefs, you'll open yourself up to a world of growth, happiness, joy, fulfillment, and utter enthusiasm for all that lies in front of you!
I'll leave you today with one of my favorite quotes.
If you find yourself feeling trapped and want more freedom – why not learn what this whole 'internet thing' is all about?
Whether you grab hold of this opportunity or not is your choice.
But either way,think of your dream and GO FOR IT!


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Year : 2020 | Volume : 21 | Issue : 1 | Page : 1--5
Effect of hyaluronidase addition to retrobulbar local anesthesia for phacoemulsification on intraocular pressure
Mahmoud Abd El-Radi1, Mohamed Anwar1, Hassan Lotfy1, Ali Natag1, Eman Yassin2,
1 Department of Ophthalmology, Assiut University, Assiut, Egypt
2 Student Hospital/Department of Ophthalmology, Assiut University, Assiut, Egypt
MD Mahmoud Abd El-Radi
Department of Ophthalmology, Assiut University, 6th Floor, Assiut University Hospital, Assiut 71516
Purpose The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of adding hyaluronidase to local anesthetic agents on intraocular pressure (IOP) following retrobulbar anesthesia for patients scheduled for routine phacoemulsification. Patients and methods This is a prospective comparative study that included patients scheduled for routine phacoemulsification. Patients were classified into two groups: group A patients were planned to have retrobulbar blocks with lidocaine 2% and hyaluronidase 20 IU/ml, and group B patients were planned to have retrobulbar blocks with lidocaine 2% only without hyaluronidase. IOP was measured immediately before and 2, 5, and 10 min after retrobulbar anesthesia administration in both groups using a calibrated Tono-pen. Results The study included 60 eyes of 50 patients. The mean preinjection IOP in group A patients (hyaluronidase group) was 16.38±2.41 mmHg, whereas the mean 10-min postinjection IOP was 18.17±3.54 mmHg (P>0.05). The mean preinjection IOP in group B patients (nonhyaluronidase group) was 15.41±2.63 mmHg, whereas the mean 10-min postinjection IOP was 24.34±5.25 mmHg (P<0.001). The mean change in IOP in group A before and after retrobulbar anesthesia (IOP rise) was 1.79±2.96 mmHg, whereas in group B, the mean IOP rise was 8.93±4.74 mmHg (P<0.001). Conclusion Although the addition of hyaluronidase to lidocaine 2% before cataract surgery had no IOP-lowering effect, it also did not cause any significant rise of postinjection IOP and did keep it within the range of the preinjection IOP.
Abd El-Radi M, Anwar M, Lotfy H, Natag A, Yassin E. Effect of hyaluronidase addition to retrobulbar local anesthesia for phacoemulsification on intraocular pressure.Delta J Ophthalmol 2020;21:1-5
Abd El-Radi M, Anwar M, Lotfy H, Natag A, Yassin E. Effect of hyaluronidase addition to retrobulbar local anesthesia for phacoemulsification on intraocular pressure. Delta J Ophthalmol [serial online] 2020 [cited 2022 Jan 16 ];21:1-5
Available from: http://www.djo.eg.net/text.asp?2020/21/1/1/279718
Cataract surgery represents the most commonly performed ocular surgery worldwide [1]. Different modalities for delivery of anesthesia during cataract surgery are available [2]. General anesthesia was the preferred modality for cataract surgeries with large incisions, for example, extracapsular cataract extraction [2]. Advances in cataract surgery involved the use of small self-sealing corneal incisions (as in phacoemulsification), which was accompanied with the emergence of local anesthetic techniques achieving patient comfort and allowing for a faster recovery [3]. Different local anesthetic techniques were introduced into practice that included retrobulbar, peribulbar, sub-Tenon's, and topical anesthesia [4],[5],[6],[7]. The choice of a certain local anesthetic type and modality should be done on an individual basis and surgeon's experience and preference [8].
Complications of regional anesthesia are not common but may include serious complications such as brainstem anesthesia, globe perforation, retrobulbar hematoma, and other less risky complications such as inadequate akinesia and analgesia [9]. Another complication of retrobulbar and peribulbar anesthesia is the possible increase in the intraocular pressure (IOP) that might compromise optic nerve perfusion after injection of the local anesthetic before starting surgery [10].
Hyaluronidase is an enzyme that breaks down hyaluronan (a connective tissue glycosaminoglycan) [11] and has the ability to enhance the penetrability and absorption of local anesthetic agents used with various ocular regional anesthetic modalities [12]. It has been reported that adding hyaluronidase to local anesthetic agents before cataract surgery (especially with retrobulbar and peribulbar blocks) enhances their spread and thus the amount of anesthetic used could be reduced with resultant less increase of intraorbital volume and subsequently minor IOP changes [13].
Few adverse reactions have been described with the use of hyaluronidase adjunctive to local anesthetics for cataract surgery that include minor hypersensitivity reactions, lid edema, and conjunctival chemosis [14].
The aim of this study was to focus on the effect of adding hyaluronidase to local anesthetic agents on the IOP of patients scheduled for routine phacoemulsification.
All patients were fully informed about the study concerning the aim, possible benefits, and complications. Patients signed a written informed consent to participate in the study and for publication of data before enrollment in the study. The study was conducted under the tenets of the Declaration of Helsinki and after approval of the Ethical Committee of the Faculty of Medicine, Assiut University, Egypt.
The study was designed as a randomized comparative interventional study conducted at Assiut University Hospitals, Egypt. It included 60 eyes of 50 patients (10 patients had consecutive bilateral surgeries at least 1 month apart) scheduled for routine phacoemulsification and were classified into two groups according to the constituents of the local anesthetic agent (retrobulbar block): group A patients were planned to have retrobulbar blocks before cataract surgery with lidocaine 2% and hyaluronidase 20 IU/ml (30 eyes), and group B patients were planned to have retrobulbar blocks before cataract surgery with lidocaine 2% without hyaluronidase (30 eyes).
Patients with complicated cataracts, combined cataract and glaucoma, previous ocular surgeries, and narrow palpebral fissure were excluded from the study.
Retrobulbar local anesthetic preparation and injection technique
All patients underwent a complete surgical fitness profile by a specialized internist, and patients unfit for surgery were excluded.
Local anesthesia was delivered by the same doctor with a standard protocol for retrobulbar blockage using 5 ml mixture of lidocaine 2% (Sigma Pharmaceuticals, Johnson County, Iowa, USA) and hyaluronidase 20 IU/ml (Wockhardt, Wrexham, UK) in group A patients and 5 ml of lidocaine 2% only in group B patients.
Each patient was asked to lie down comfortably on his back and to look straight ahead in primary gaze. Then the doctor felt the inferior orbital rim and introduced the syringe needle at the junction of the outer one-third and inner two-thirds of the lower eyelid just above the inferior orbital rim. The needle was initially passed parallel to the orbital floor, and after passing the equator of the globe, the syringe needle was inclined slightly superiorly and medially toward the retrobulbar space. After entering the retrobulbar space, the syringe was aspirated to ensure no blood or cerebrospinal fluid and then the anesthetic was slowly injected. Then the syringe was removed. No ocular compression was applied in the immediate period after delivery of local anesthesia in both groups.
Intraocular pressure measurement
A drop of local anesthetic was instilled in the conjunctival lower fornix, and a calibrated Tono-pen AVIA (TPA, Reichert Inc., New York, New York, USA) (a tonometer based on applanation principle) was applied perpendicular to the corneal surface and touched it at least four times until four valid readings were obtained. Then, the average was calculated.
IOP measurements were all taken by the same eye physician without being informed about the type of local anesthetic used and with the patient seated in the upright position. The initial IOP reading was measured immediately before injecting the local anesthetic (preinjection IOP) and then was measured 2, 5, and finally 10 min after delivery of the local anesthetic (postinjection IOP).
For safety purposes, all patients with significantly increased postinjection IOP received digital ocular compression for 5 min after all postinjection IOP measurements were recorded and just before starting surgery [15].
Quantitative data were presented in mean±SD. Statistical analysis was carried out by SPSS, version 20.0 (SPSS Inc., New York, New York, USA). The difference was considered statistically significant if the P value was less than 0.05.
The mean age of the patients in group A was 63.79±6.55 years whereas the mean age in group B was 62.69±7.67 years, with a statistically insignificant difference. The demographic data of the patients are summarized in [Table 1].{Table 1}
The mean IOP before retrobulbar anesthesia administration in group A (hyaluronidase group) was 16.38±2.41 mmHg, whereas in group B (nonhyaluronidase group) was 15.41±2.63 mmHg, with no statistically significant difference (P>0.05, [Table 2]).{Table 2}
The mean IOP before local anesthesia (preinjection IOP) in group A patients (hyaluronidase group) was 16.38±2.41 mmHg, whereas the mean IOP 10 min after local anesthesia (postinjection IOP) was 18.17±3.54 mmHg. The difference between preinjection and postinjection IOP was statistically insignificant (P>0.05, [Table 2]).
On the contrary, the mean IOP before local anesthesia (preinjection IOP) in group B patients (nonhyaluronidase group) was 15.41±2.63 mmHg, whereas the mean IOP 10 min after local anesthesia (postinjection IOP) was 24.34±5.25 mmHg. The difference between preinjection and postinjection IOP was statistically significant (P<0.001, [Table 2]).
The difference in the mean postinjection IOP measurements between the two groups was statistically significant at 2, 5, and 10 min ([Table 2]).
The mean change in IOP in group A before and 10 min after retrobulbar anesthesia (IOP rise) was 1.79±2.96 mmHg, whereas in group B, the mean IOP rise was 8.93±4.74 mmHg ([Table 3] and [Figure 1]).{Table 3}{Figure 1}
None of group A patients (hyaluronidase group) experienced a significant postinjection IOP rise, and thus no digital ocular compression was required before starting surgery, whereas in group B patients (nonhyaluronidase group), 23 (77%) eyes of 30 eyes required digital ocular compression to decrease the postinjection IOP rise.
Anesthesia in cataract surgery represents a real challenge for ophthalmic surgeons. Advances in cataract surgery involving the new small self-sealing incision surgical techniques such as phacoemulsification necessitated concomitant transition from general to regional anesthetic techniques, including retrobulbar, peribulbar, sub-Tenon's, intracameral, and topical anesthesia [16].
Although retrobulbar anesthesia achieves adequate akinesia and satisfactory analgesia for most of the patients with cataract, some serious adverse events have been reported, including rare complications, such as orbital hematoma, globe perforation, and brainstem anesthesia, and other common complications, such as increased orbital volume with subsequent increase in the IOP [17].
Several techniques have been developed to reduce the IOP following the administration of retrobulbar anesthesia before starting cataract surgery, including the use of IOP-lowering agents before surgery such as mannitol or topical medications or the application of external ocular compression whether digitally or with the help of a balloon [18],[19].
Hyaluronidase has been popularly used in combination with different local anesthetic agents in ocular surgery. It augments the analgesic effect and akinesia of local anesthetics together with reducing their myotoxic effects [20].
In the present study, we tested the effect of the addition of hyaluronidase to a local anesthetic agent (lidocaine 2%) on the IOP following retrobulbar block for routine phacoemulsification. Patients who were assigned to have retrobulbar blocks before cataract surgery with lidocaine 2% without hyaluronidase experienced a significant increase of the mean postinjection IOP of 8.93±4.74 mmHg, which is comparable to O'Donoghue et al. [21], who noted increased mean postinjection IOP of 5.8 mmHg. Bowman et al. [22] also reported a mean rise in IOP induced by the local anesthetic injections of 9.45 mmHg without ocular compression in 20 eyes of 20 patients who underwent cataract surgery with peribulbar anesthesia.
On the contrary, in the present study, the addition of hyaluronidase to local anesthetic agents in patients assigned to have retrobulbar blocks before cataract surgery with lidocaine 2% and hyaluronidase 20 IU/ml neither significantly decreased nor increased the mean postinjection IOP compared with the mean baseline preinjection IOP, which could be attributed to efficient spread, enhanced penetrability, and better absorption of local anesthetic agents when combined with hyaluronidase [12].
To our knowledge, this is the first study to monitor the effect of adding hyaluronidase to local retrobulbar anesthesia on the IOP before cataract surgery.
Al-Ali et al. [23] evaluated the effect of adding hyaluronidase to the anesthetic injected on the IOP following sub-Tenon's local anesthesia before cataract surgery. They concluded that the addition of hyaluronidase to 2% lignocaine has no beneficial lowering effect on IOP when compared with lignocaine 2% alone without hyaluronidase. The results of the present study may be partially inconsistent with Al-Ali and colleagues owing to different technique of local anesthesia administration. The likelihood of IOP rise following sub-Tenon's anesthesia is much less common than the retrobulbar route of regional anesthesia.
Although the addition of hyaluronidase to lidocaine 2% before cataract surgery had no IOP-lowering effect, it also did not cause any significant rise of postinjection IOP and did keep it within the range of the preinjection IOP.
The present study has some limitations such as small sample size and the lack of enough prior research studies on that topic to be compared with it.
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2 Royal College of Anesthetists. Guidance on the provision of ophthalmic anesthesia services. Chapter 10. London: The Royal College of Anesthetists; 2004. 49–52.
3 Jaichandran V. Ophthalmic regional anesthesia: a review and update. Indian J Anaesth 2013; 57:7–13.
4 Clausel H, Touffet L, Havaux M, Lamard M, Savean J, Cochener B et al. Peribulbar anesthesia: efficacy of a single injection with a limited local anesthetic volume. J Fr Ophtalmol 2008; 31:781–785.
5 Alhassan MB, Kyari F, Ejere HO. Peribulbar versus retrobulbar anaesthesia for cataract surgery. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2008; 16:CD004083.
6 Eke T, Kumar CM. Preventing adverse events in cataract surgery: sub-Tenon's block. Anesth Analg 2018; 127:e68–e69.
7 Nebbioso M, Livani ML, Santamaria V, Librando A, Sepe M. Intracameral lidocaine as supplement to classic topical anesthesia for relieving ocular pain in cataract surgery. Int J Ophthalmol 2018; 11:1932–1935.
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9 Thevi T, Godinho MA. Trends and complications of local anaesthesia in cataract surgery: an 8-year analysis of 12 992 patients. Br J Ophthalmol 2016; 100:1708–1713.
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13 Remy M, Pinter F, Nentwich MM, Kampik A, Schofeld CL. Efficacy and safety of hyaluronidase 75 IU as an adjunct to mepivacaine for retrobulbar anesthesia in cataract surgery. J Cataract Refract Surg 2008; 34:1966–1969.
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19 Ling R, Beigi B, Quinn A, Jacob J. Effect of Honan balloon compression on peribulbar anesthesia adequacy in cataract surgery. J Cataract Refract Surg 2002; 28:113–117.
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Internal Directories Just As Important As External Directories
When we talk about legal directories, we think of publicly accessible products to enable buyers of legal services to make more informed choices.
On the other hand, I have written a number of times over the years about the importance of internal directories to law firms, particularly larger firms where lawyers often know little about their fellow partners and colleagues in other offices.
Law firms have invested heavily in their own websites since the early 2000s – they're now pretty good, as this award-winning example from Winston & Strawn shows – although few have spent much effort on internal directories.
Most firms use their website as their de facto internal directory or they have a fairly basic intranet.
Until recently, few law firms were big enough to justify a product that in effect admits that partners in the same organization no longer all know each other personally.
We now have firms with thousands of lawyers and scores of foreign offices, so it's easy to see why lawyers know less and less about their fellow partners in other corners of the firm.
In such firms, emails fly around asking whether anyone knows a lawyer with certain expertise.
Partners may not know lawyers that would otherwise have skills that might help one of their clients.
With the growth of these global mega firms, we will see more attention paid to internal directories – products that offer good quality internal information about the firms' own lawyers, and potentially affiliated firms and referral partners.
As well as law firms, I can also see a benefit for intentional law firm alliances and networks.
The advantage of an in-house product is that firms can share information internally that wouldn't necessarily be suitable or desirable on an external listing.
The best product of this type I have seen to date is Firm Directory, a social network-style internal lawyer directory, from California-based technology company, Neudesic Pulse.
The team behind Firm Directory was kind enough to give me a demonstration recently.
Overall, the easiest way to describe the product would be an internal version of LinkedIn.
Firm Directory has the look and feel of LinkedIn – no bad thing – and borrows many of its features, such as lawyer profiles with biographical information, employment history, skills and expertise, bar admissions, matters handled, clients, billing rates, and industry sector expertise.
Although it's tempting to think that everyone is on LinkedIn these days, many lawyers are not, or at least if they are, they don't use it much.
Some don't see the value, but many are nervous about revealing too much in a public place.
A lawyer recently told me that many litigators and arbitration lawyers won't use LinkedIn because, by being connected to someone, you inadvertently create a conflict situation.
An internal product like Firm Directory neatly addresses some of these concerns by keeping the information in-house, plus you can control the level of visibility and access to more sensitive information in a way that you can't with LinkedIn.
The other advantage is that law firm staff can help to maintain the directory internally, in the same way that they do with the firm's website.
In theory, you can do this with LinkedIn, but it's tricky as the site is designed to be managed by the owner of the profile themselves.
Firm Directory has a taxonomy that enables lawyers to be tagged in a variety of ways, and this means they can be easily found by internal searches.
The site uses a neat "drag and drop" interface, which is easy to use when editing profiles.
Lawyers can also leave endorsements for other lawyers in the firm.
From a technology point of view, there's all sorts of bells and whistles such as instant messaging, email integration and the ability to synchronize with platforms such as Microsoft SharePoint, Lync, and Active Directory.
Like all technology products, you get out what you put in, so firms would need to ensure that people used it and kept it up to date.
But it could potentially cut down on internal inefficiencies, encourage cross selling, and develop a more cohesive firm culture.
I asked the Neudesic guys how the sales side was going, and they said some firms had signed up and others were interested.
A notable client is the law firm, Reed Smith, and they had this to say:
We make a significant investment in the acquisition of lateral partners so it's imperative that we ramp up their integration into the firm and showcase their knowledge and experience in the most impactful way possible. We sell our knowledge, knowing as much as possible about our lawyers and serving it up in an intuitive way is paramount. With the Firm Directory, powered by Neudesic Pulse, we have the ability to uncover and promote our lawyers' capabilities throughout the firm and to clients, maximizing cross-selling efforts and achieving better outcomes across the board." (Tom Baldwin, Chief Knowledge Officer, Reed Smith)
Some screenshots below, and the product brochure.
Update: following my post yesterday, LawSites ran a piece today on Firm Directory, including details of pricing
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Vietnam to commence North-South express railway construction in 2028-2029
By 2050, Vietnam would have a network of 25 railway routes with a total length of 6,354 kilometers.
14:02, 2021/02/09
Support policies for EVs mapped out to encourage Vietnamese private sector's participation
The Government needs to complete legal framework and make charging stations a must-have item in the road traffic and urban infrastructure system.
ADB finances US$60 million to improve climate resilience of infrastructures in Vietnam
About 243,000 people, including 126,300 from ethnic minority groups, are expected to benefit from the project.
Hanoi sets sight on joining three biggest regional logistics hubs
By 2025, the logistics sector aims to contribute 9-11% of the GRDP with an average growth rate of 17-21%.
S.Korea firms keen on infrastructure projects in Hanoi
There should be major projects that could become symbols for bilateral relations between South Korea and Hanoi, stated a city's leader.
Vietnam Railways set to receive gov't contract for railway network maintenance
The state-run railway operator would be responsible to keeping smooth operation of railway system.
Vietnam allocates US$120 billion for public investment in 2021-25 period
The state fund would first be channeled to major infrastructure projects that serve as a boost for socio-economic development and lay the foundation for the economic growth in the next five-year period.
World Bank to help Hanoi draft strategic vision for urban mass transit system
Hanoi is seeking technical support for its socio-economic development, focusing on urban management, traffic congestion, and climate change.
Hanoi People's Council approves $9 billion for 2021-25 public investment plan
Hanoi will not allocate funds for fields and projects subject for the participation of private sector.
Hanoi to mobilize $138 billion to aid development process
Hanoi aims to develop rapidly and sustainably towards a green, smart, modern city with high competitiveness in the country by 2025.


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    desc "TargetPortalPortNumber - Specifies the TCP/IP port number for the target portal."
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      unless (value.kind_of?(Numeric) && value >= 0) || (value.to_i.to_s == value && value.to_i >= 0)
          fail("Invalid value #{value}. Should be a unsigned Integer")
      end
    end
    munge do |value|
      PuppetX::Dsc::TypeHelpers.munge_integer(value)
    end
  end

  # Name:         InitiatorInstanceName
  # Type:         string
  # IsMandatory:  False
  # Values:       None
  newparam(:dsc_initiatorinstancename) do
    def mof_type; 'string' end
    def mof_is_embedded?; false end
    desc "InitiatorInstanceName - The name of the initiator instance that the iSCSI initiator service uses to send SendTargets requests to the target portal."
    validate do |value|
      unless value.kind_of?(String)
        fail("Invalid value '#{value}'. Should be a string")
      end
    end
  end

  # Name:         AuthenticationType
  # Type:         string
  # IsMandatory:  False
  # Values:       ["None", "OneWayCHAP", "MutualCHAP"]
  newparam(:dsc_authenticationtype) do
    def mof_type; 'string' end
    def mof_is_embedded?; false end
    desc "AuthenticationType - Specifies the type of authentication to use when logging into the target. Valid values are None, OneWayCHAP, MutualCHAP."
    validate do |value|
      unless value.kind_of?(String)
        fail("Invalid value '#{value}'. Should be a string")
      end
      unless ['None', 'none', 'OneWayCHAP', 'onewaychap', 'MutualCHAP', 'mutualchap'].include?(value)
        fail("Invalid value '#{value}'. Valid values are None, OneWayCHAP, MutualCHAP")
      end
    end
  end

  # Name:         ChapUsername
  # Type:         string
  # IsMandatory:  False
  # Values:       None
  newparam(:dsc_chapusername) do
    def mof_type; 'string' end
    def mof_is_embedded?; false end
    desc "ChapUsername - Specifies the user name to use when establishing a connection authenticated by using Mutual CHAP."
    validate do |value|
      unless value.kind_of?(String)
        fail("Invalid value '#{value}'. Should be a string")
      end
    end
  end

  # Name:         ChapSecret
  # Type:         string
  # IsMandatory:  False
  # Values:       None
  newparam(:dsc_chapsecret) do
    def mof_type; 'string' end
    def mof_is_embedded?; false end
    desc "ChapSecret - Specifies the CHAP secret to use when establishing a connection authenticated by using CHAP."
    validate do |value|
      unless value.kind_of?(String)
        fail("Invalid value '#{value}'. Should be a string")
      end
    end
  end

  # Name:         IsDataDigest
  # Type:         boolean
  # IsMandatory:  False
  # Values:       None
  newparam(:dsc_isdatadigest) do
    def mof_type; 'boolean' end
    def mof_is_embedded?; false end
    desc "IsDataDigest - Enables data digest when the initiator logs into the target portal."
    validate do |value|
    end
    newvalues(true, false)
    munge do |value|
      PuppetX::Dsc::TypeHelpers.munge_boolean(value.to_s)
    end
  end

  # Name:         IsHeaderDigest
  # Type:         boolean
  # IsMandatory:  False
  # Values:       None
  newparam(:dsc_isheaderdigest) do
    def mof_type; 'boolean' end
    def mof_is_embedded?; false end
    desc "IsHeaderDigest - Enables header digest when the initiator logs into the target portal. By not specifying this parameter, the digest setting is determined by the initiator kernel mode driver."
    validate do |value|
    end
    newvalues(true, false)
    munge do |value|
      PuppetX::Dsc::TypeHelpers.munge_boolean(value.to_s)
    end
  end

  # Name:         IsMultipathEnabled
  # Type:         boolean
  # IsMandatory:  False
  # Values:       None
  newparam(:dsc_ismultipathenabled) do
    def mof_type; 'boolean' end
    def mof_is_embedded?; false end
    desc "IsMultipathEnabled - Indicates that the initiator has enabled Multipath I/O (MPIO) and it will be used when logging into the target portal."
    validate do |value|
    end
    newvalues(true, false)
    munge do |value|
      PuppetX::Dsc::TypeHelpers.munge_boolean(value.to_s)
    end
  end

  # Name:         IsPersistent
  # Type:         boolean
  # IsMandatory:  False
  # Values:       None
  newparam(:dsc_ispersistent) do
    def mof_type; 'boolean' end
    def mof_is_embedded?; false end
    desc "IsPersistent - Specifies that the session is to be automatically connected after each restart."
    validate do |value|
    end
    newvalues(true, false)
    munge do |value|
      PuppetX::Dsc::TypeHelpers.munge_boolean(value.to_s)
    end
  end

  # Name:         ReportToPnP
  # Type:         boolean
  # IsMandatory:  False
  # Values:       None
  newparam(:dsc_reporttopnp) do
    def mof_type; 'boolean' end
    def mof_is_embedded?; false end
    desc "ReportToPnP - Specifies that the operation is reported to PNP."
    validate do |value|
    end
    newvalues(true, false)
    munge do |value|
      PuppetX::Dsc::TypeHelpers.munge_boolean(value.to_s)
    end
  end

  # Name:         iSNSServer
  # Type:         string
  # IsMandatory:  False
  # Values:       None
  newparam(:dsc_isnsserver) do
    def mof_type; 'string' end
    def mof_is_embedded?; false end
    desc "iSNSServer - Specifies the name of an iSNS Server to register this Initiator with."
    validate do |value|
      unless value.kind_of?(String)
        fail("Invalid value '#{value}'. Should be a string")
      end
    end
  end

  # Name:         IsConnected
  # Type:         boolean
  # IsMandatory:  False
  # Values:       None
  newparam(:dsc_isconnected) do
    def mof_type; 'boolean' end
    def mof_is_embedded?; false end
    desc "IsConnected - Is the target connected to the server."
    validate do |value|
    end
    newvalues(true, false)
    munge do |value|
      PuppetX::Dsc::TypeHelpers.munge_boolean(value.to_s)
    end
  end

  # Name:         ConnectionIdentifier
  # Type:         string
  # IsMandatory:  False
  # Values:       None
  newparam(:dsc_connectionidentifier) do
    def mof_type; 'string' end
    def mof_is_embedded?; false end
    desc "ConnectionIdentifier - This is the current connection identifier for this target connection."
    validate do |value|
      unless value.kind_of?(String)
        fail("Invalid value '#{value}'. Should be a string")
      end
    end
  end

  # Name:         SessionIdentifier
  # Type:         string
  # IsMandatory:  False
  # Values:       None
  newparam(:dsc_sessionidentifier) do
    def mof_type; 'string' end
    def mof_is_embedded?; false end
    desc "SessionIdentifier - This is the current session identifier for this target session."
    validate do |value|
      unless value.kind_of?(String)
        fail("Invalid value '#{value}'. Should be a string")
      end
    end
  end

  # Name:         IsDiscovered
  # Type:         boolean
  # IsMandatory:  False
  # Values:       None
  newparam(:dsc_isdiscovered) do
    def mof_type; 'boolean' end
    def mof_is_embedded?; false end
    desc "IsDiscovered - Is the target discovered in this session."
    validate do |value|
    end
    newvalues(true, false)
    munge do |value|
      PuppetX::Dsc::TypeHelpers.munge_boolean(value.to_s)
    end
  end

  # Name:         InitiatorNodeAddress
  # Type:         string
  # IsMandatory:  False
  # Values:       None
  newparam(:dsc_initiatornodeaddress) do
    def mof_type; 'string' end
    def mof_is_embedded?; false end
    desc "InitiatorNodeAddress - The Initiator Node address assigned to this session."
    validate do |value|
      unless value.kind_of?(String)
        fail("Invalid value '#{value}'. Should be a string")
      end
    end
  end

  # Name:         TargetNodeAddress
  # Type:         string
  # IsMandatory:  False
  # Values:       None
  newparam(:dsc_targetnodeaddress) do
    def mof_type; 'string' end
    def mof_is_embedded?; false end
    desc "TargetNodeAddress - The Target Node address assigned to this session."
    validate do |value|
      unless value.kind_of?(String)
        fail("Invalid value '#{value}'. Should be a string")
      end
    end
  end

  def builddepends
    pending_relations = super()
    PuppetX::Dsc::TypeHelpers.ensure_reboot_relationship(self, pending_relations)
  end
end

Puppet::Type.type(:dsc_iscsiinitiator).provide :powershell, :parent => Puppet::Type.type(:base_dsc).provider(:powershell) do
  confine :true => (Gem::Version.new(Facter.value(:powershell_version)) >= Gem::Version.new('5.0.10586.117'))
  defaultfor :operatingsystem => :windows

  mk_resource_methods
end

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Got a tune stuck in your head? Fire up your favorite music player or YouTube and play the song through to the end to get rid of that "earworm", suggests Dr. Fredric Neuman, Director of the Anxiety and Phobia Center at White Plains Hospital.
It's worth noting that Dr. Neuman is upfront about this not being a scientific study, unlike the one that recommends doing a puzzle to get rid of earworms. Meanwhile there are other solutions like replacing it with another song.
Dr. Neuman does not deny those, but simply adds his method, which is similar to a treatment technique is applied to compulsive behavior.
When a compulsive behavior cannot be resisted by the affected person, it is sometimes possible to alter it so that it is less compelling. Rather than stopping thinking an upsetting thought by an effort of will, the individual is instructed to think of it in a different way... Anyway, when I get a tune stuck in my head, I play it out to the end. That works for me.
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Experienced in more than 100 trials representing parties in high- value lawsuits, Vincent I. Parrett represents Silicon Valley executives, founders, companies and majority shareholders in sophisticated business litigation. He analyzes claims, protects rights, and tries cases related to breach of contract, fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, and many other commercial disputes.
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Q: C# StreamReader ReadLine String doesn't add BreakLine I want to add a breakline to a string.
I'm using the streamreader with the readline but it doesn't make the breakline.
Here's the code:
        StreamReader re;
        re = new StreamReader("ficheiro.txt", Encoding.UTF8);
        string input = null;
        string textoCompleto = "";
        while ((input = re.ReadLine()) != null)
        {
            textoCompleto += input.ToString();
        }
        listBoxTextoOriginal.Items.Add(textoCompleto);
        string[] arrayPalavras = textoCompleto.Split(' ');
        lblContadorPalavras.Text = arrayPalavras.Length.ToString();
        Array.Sort(arrayPalavras);
        for (int i = 0; i < arrayPalavras.Length; i++)
        {
            listBoxPalavrasOrdenadas.Items.Add(arrayPalavras[i]);
        }

Here is the ficheiro.txt file:

"Estou hoje perplexo, como quem pensou e achou e esqueceu.
Estou hoje dividido entre a lealdade que devo
A Tabacaria do outro lado da rua, como coisa real por fora,
E a sensacao de que tudo e sonho, como coisa real por dentro."

and here is what is doing right now:

What do I have to do to make this work?
Also I have to use the readline because is a exercise to school

A: StreamReader.ReadLine does not return a string that contains the linebreak that follows, it returns a string that contains everything on the line right up to that linebreak.
When you then concatenate all the strings into one big string, you're losing the line breaks.
Any reason why you're not just replacing the whole loop with this?
textoCompleto = re.ReadToEnd();

This will in fact return the whole file as one string, complete with the linebreaks.
If you can't, or won't, do that, you should make sure you append a newline in your loop:
textoCompleto += input + Environment.NewLine;

Note, I think what you're really after is this:
using (var re = new StreamReader("ficheiro.txt", Encoding.UTF8))
{
    string input;
    while ((input = re.ReadLine()) != null)
        listBoxTextoOriginal.Items.Add(input);
}

This will:

*

*Correctly dispose of the StreamReader when you're done with it (see using statement and IDisposable]

*Not build a string with all the lines from the file

*Instead add each line of the file as a unique item to the listbox

Also note that if this wasn't an exercise with arbitrary rules you could do this instead of your whole code:
listBoxTextoOriginal.Items.Addrange(File.ReadAllLines("ficheiro.txt", Encoding.UTF8));

A: Although it can be fixed, what you are doing is way to much work:
var fileContents = File.ReadAllText("ficheiro.txt", Encoding.UTF8);

listBoxTextoOriginal.Items.Add(fileContents);

There you go. Linebreaks are still what they were in the file.

A: Well, ReadLine() method doesn't insert new lines anywhere, it just reads line per line the stream. If you want your textoCompleto variable to have line breaks wherever the txt file has, you could simply read it all in just once, for example using
 textoCompleto = re.ReadToEnd();

This will read the entire stream and put its content in textoCompleto.
Anyway, if you must use ReadLine() method, you have just to do this:
while ((input = re.ReadLine()) != null)
{
    textoCompleto += input.ToString() + "\r\n";
}

\r and \n are escape characters, that means they won't be interpreted as they are, but the will mean something particular: \n is a line break and \r is a Carriage Return... Together they are CRLF, CarrierReturn-LineFeed, or, as we say, a line break. Good luck! :)

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Q: Sum values of row up to same column as another row I'm trying to create a formula that will sum the values in a row, but only to the same column as the last non-zero column in another row.

So the formula at the end of row 1 (R1) should only sum columns C to H (Apr to sept) of row 1 because only C to H have data in row 2.
October still has a value of zero in row 2.
But as soon as row two has data in column I (October) the formula in row 1 should now sum columns C to I (Apr to Oct)

A: You can try to use sumif:
=SUMIF(C2:K2,">0",C1:K1)
This will sum row 1 only if row 2 is greater than 0.
Hope that helps!

A: An alternative option
 =SUMPRODUCT(F9:O9*(F10:O10>0))

where F9:09 is your first row of data and F10:O10 is your second row of data
the above will work for positive values.  If you want to also include negative values then use the following:
=SUMPRODUCT(F9:O9*(F10:O10<>0))

In light of Dirk's comments, he is absolutely correct.  if you had a zero entry in the second row somewhere in the middle, the two formula's above would not count the values in the middle above the zeros.  In order to correct and include values above zeros in the middle, use the following formula:
=SUM(F9:INDEX(9:9,1,AGGREGATE(14,6,(F10:N10<>0)*COLUMN(F10:N10),1)))

No CSE required as AGGREGATE performs array like operations for formula 14.

A: To sum up all values until (including) the last non-zero value in row 2, you can use this:
=SUM(C1:INDEX(1:1,1,MAX((C2:H2<>0)*COLUMN(C2:H2),1)))

This is an array formula and must be confirmed with ctrl+shift+enter!

All other formulas till now only sum the values if row 2 is nonzero => if Apr and Jun are <>0 and May is 0, they will only sum Apr and Jun... My formula will do it for all 3 month ;)


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Acquired 5 February 2015. The hotel has 63 rooms, and works are planned to begin at the end of 2017.
SCI Italienne was created in April 2014. This company has acquired an office building in the Marais quarter of Paris with a view to converting it into a 5-star hotel with 29 rooms. The hotel will be designed by Philippe Starck.


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Q: Are there any aspects of php that could cause a page to fail loading before the first line is executed? Basically what I have is a simple log-in form (index.php) which routes to a login.php for db processing. However whenever I run my web app and submit log-in details via index.php form, I always get stuck with a "this page isn't working" error with login.php as the url (even though the first line in login.php is an opening php tag, and the second is a die() function printing out a message[the message is never displayed when the page fails])

Is there something else that could cause the page load to fail even though by design the first thing I'm aaware that should be happening is that the die function would be executed, thus producing my desired on-screen message?
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Thanks for sharing your tips Heath, I will take these into consideration. Have you thought about what you will use to film? I was thinking of setting up my GoPro across the whole class, my latop at the kids desks and then walking around with my iPhone. Look forward to chatting more and seeing the final product!
No worries Georgia, glad you found them interesting. I have a couple more written down so will share with you next week. I'll probably use my phone for recording voice next to me and either my iPad or Mac to record the visual (probably away from the kids so they don't notice it as much). Sheena has offered to film me as well so may use a combination of footage in the end product. Happy to discuss!
Great tips Heath! I really liked the suggestion with the screencasting as not only can it cover up the odd bad film it also makes it interesting for the viewer :) Look forward to seeing your recorded lesson soon!


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Poll: Winona Ryder at 50
A poll by brijeshmarand.
Winona Ryder celebrates her 50th birthday on October 29, 2021. She is known for quirky roles in her earlier films. The 90s was the peak of her career when she received 2 Academy Award nominations. Currently, she plays a prominent character in "Stranger Things" TV series.
Here are some of the best and popular roles played by Winona Ryder in her career. Which of these roles is your favorite?
Discuss the poll here
Winona Ryder in Little Women (1994)
Winona Ryder in The Age of Innocence (1993)
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Natalie Portman and Winona Ryder in Black Swan (2010)
Beth Macintyre, The Dying Swan
Winona Ryder in Girl, Interrupted (1999)
Winona Ryder in Edward Scissorhands (1990)
Winona Ryder in Heathers (1988)
Veronica Sawyer
Winona Ryder in How to Make an American Quilt (1995)
Winona Ryder in Reality Bites (1994)
Lelaina Pierce
Winona Ryder in Stranger Things (2016)
Joyce Byers
Winona Ryder in Beetlejuice (1988)
Winona Ryder in Bram Stoker's Dracula (1992)
Mina Murray, Elisabeta
Winona Ryder in Show Me a Hero (2015)
Vinni Restiano
Winona Ryder and Gena Rowlands in Night on Earth (1991)
Winona Ryder in The Plot Against America (2020)
Evelyn Finkel
Winona Ryder in Alien: Resurrection (1997)
Winona Ryder in Star Trek (2009)
Amanda Grayson
Winona Ryder in Mermaids (1990)
Charlotte Flax
Winona Ryder in Autumn in New York (2000)
Charlotte Fielding
Winona Ryder in Mr. Deeds (2002)
Babe Bennett
Winona Ryder in The House of the Spirits (1993)
Winona Ryder and Barry Pepper in When Love Is Not Enough: The Lois Wilson Story (2010)
Winona Ryder in Great Balls of Fire! (1989)
Myra Gale Brown
Winona Ryder in A Scanner Darkly (2006)
Donna Hawthorne
Winona Ryder in The Private Lives of Pippa Lee (2009)
Sandra Dulles
Winona Ryder in Homefront (2013)
Sheryl Marie Mott
Winona Ryder in The Crucible (1996)
Abigail Williams
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NOTE: You MUST own one of our ball winders in order to purchase our gears. Our gears are designed to last a lifetime and we reserve the right to reject any order for any gear.
The ball winder contains 4 gears: 2 Spur and 2 Bevel gears. These multiply the RPMs from the motor or by hand cranking, by 5X.
The gears can be broken if the owner does not keep the system clean of fiber debris and other gunk. Foreign material will jam the gear crevices and then in order to turn it the user must apply excessive force to turn the handle and that is where the trouble comes in.
The Bevel gear must be changed out by NKK since it pinned onto a 10mm shaft. Both the Cluster and the Torque Tube Gears can be changed out by the user.
Torque Tube Assy's that were used in or around 2009-2013 and which have a black bushing in the top of the assy. "may" experience an issue with expansion of the black bushing material. This material (molybdenum) was a space age material but ended up absorbing moisture which could cause the bushing to tighten around the shaft. This would occur as the unit aged over years. The solution was easy, bore the hole out to a greater inside diameter. The new ID is 0.380" and users can bore theirs out, if necessary, provided they use a .380" reamer bit. Otherwise, we can do it for the user for free if the torque tube is returned to us.
If you need a torque tube to use while yours is being repaired, then order one here and we will refund your purchase (less shipping) when we receive our unit back. Please return it within 30 days.
Please note that only some of the units made during this time experienced this problem.
The way to test whether or not the torque tube is causing your problem is to remove the spindle arm and the collar that holds the torque tube in place. Then remove the torque tube, turn it upside down with the black bushing facing downward and placing it back on the shaft. See if it gets hung up and does not slide down the shaft easily (once you get past the small indentations caused by the set screw). If after clearing the set screw marks it does not slide down easily, then your torque tube may have this issue. However, also clean the shaft of oils and crud as well as the inside of the torque tube (let the tube sit in a vessel of rubbing alcohol to loosen the dirt that may have accumulated there).


Maharashtra is blessed with many finest beaches in the country. These beaches are nice places to unwind, chill, relax, blast and have a day full of water sports and beach activities. Some of the beaches are crowded and full of activities while some beaches are tranquil, serene and calm. They are the natural wonders and perfect destinations to escape the hustles and bustles of the city life. Kashid beach is one such destination where you can share some quiet moments with your loved ones in the laps of nature. Stretched along the shores of Arabian Sea, Kashid beach lies in the Konkan region serving as an ideal romantic weekend getaways from Pune. With its white sand beaches and casuarinas groves, Kashid beach rejuvenates the mind and soul of its visitors. The beach is also well connected to several other tourist places in Maharashtra.
Kashid is 170 km from Pune via Mulshi. You can also take the Pune Mumbai expressway, which is around 170-19- km from Pune. To reach kashid beach you need to go via Alibaug road and on the way you will cross the Wadkhal Naka. This is a very quiet place with hardly any soul to see. From that road kashid beach is visible.
Unlike the other beaches in the state of Maharashtra, Kashid beach is secluded and free from crowds. The serenity allows you to have personal moments with your family and loved ones. Here you can also enjoy the tranquility of the Arabian Sea. The waves in kashid beach are quite high giving you the opportunity of surfing. During the monsoon the sea comes to live with wave's height reaching to 5 -6 feet. Kashid beach also provides ample scope for water sports thereby attracting tourists year round. It has the tourists mesmerizes with its blue waters, captivating scenery and white sand. The beach is also one of the cleanest beaches in the Konkan region. So you can just sit, relax and hear the sound of the waves. The Casuarinas groves at the backdrop add to the beauty.
Accommodation in kashid is quite limited. There are few resorts and hotels available ranging from luxury to economic level. Hotels of top quality are located near seashore providing an amazing view of the scenic beach. The budget and economic hotels are located near tourist sites, shopping centers and transport terminals. They are equipped with modern facilities and offer comfortable stay to the boarders. Most of the hotels and resorts have in-house restaurants where you can indulge in authentic Konkani foods. Sometimes due to heavy rush of tourists looking for a hotel room could be a difficult job, so it is advised to book a room in advance.
Murud beach: If you want to experience another beach just head towards the Murud beach. It is just a few km from Kashid beach.
Janjira fort: In the middle of the sea lies the Janjira fort. The ferry will carry you to the fort.
Datta Temple: nestled at the hilltop, Datta temple offers panoramic views of the Konkan coastal belt.


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Jamie Sparks is all-round entertainer that has grown over the years to work several other talented acts and heavyweights in the entertainment industry. The singer, songwriter, producer, bassist and keyboardist has once again been featured in another big project with his song featuring in BET's new Christmas movie – "One Crazy Christmas," which is scheduled to premiere on BET Her on November 17, 2018.
Over the years, Jamie Sparks has thrilled music lovers across the globe with amazing sounds and beautiful lyrics, making the R&B act one of the most sought-after artists in the industry. Jamie fell in love with music at a tender age, listening to his brothers' band when he was 9 years old. Listening to his brother and seeing them play different instruments inspired him to do music, and after convincing his mum to buy him a bass, he started playing in the church choir at the age 12, alongside his brothers that played the guitar and organ.
Jamie continued doing music even while in high school, breaking into his school's Jazz band in the fall of Grade 8. This led to the opening of a new world, playing in different bands, Rock, African, Calypso, R&B and of course, jazz. His love for writing songs also grew, while also composing and producing them. He was able to combine his love for making music with singing after fighting the urge to remain behind the scenes.
Jamie Sparks has gone on to carve a niche for himself in the industry, with his music reputed for helping people release tension in the neck and shoulders. His music has made a popular figure in the industry, sharing the stage with industry icons like Akon, Rihanna, Shaggy, and 112. He has released several singles and albums, receiving great reviews from critics and fans worldwide, with many of them heard on several television shows on networks like FOX, ESPN, CBC, CTV & Global.
Jamie's works have also been featured in several movies and TV shows with the most notable one being Spike Lee Executive Produced movie called "your Nobody till somebody kills you" and the 1st season of the 2018 TV series "5th Ward" (Urban Movie Channel/AMC).
His works have also helped him gain recognition from different quarters including 2010 Independent Music Awards – R&B Artist of the Year, 2010 ECMA R&B/Soul Single Track Recording of the Year, and 2007 ECMA for 'ALL I NEED" Urban single Recording of the year.
Jamie is also the President of Operations for Kicksta Music Group/Kicksta Muzik Publishing which he operates along side the sharp business skills of CEO Randy Powell and Chief Executive Engineer Chris Iannetti.
Jamie Sparks is a singer, Songwriter, Producer that has been blazing trails within the industry for years. Jamie is from Cherry Brook, Nova Scotia, and has traveled throughout North America touring and recording. His works have won him East Coast Music Awards as well as WBLK 93.7FM Unsigned Hype International Artist of the Year Nomination.
He is also the President of Operations for Kicksta Music Group/Kicksta Muzik Publishing which he operates along side the sharp business skills of CEO Randy Powell and Chief Executive Engineer Chris Iannetti.


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Become Agents of Change
"My purpose today is to extend to you an invitation to become agents of change," said Elder Allan F. Packer. Elder Packer was the opening keynote at the Brigham Young University (BYU) 2013 Conference on Family History and Genealogy. The theme this year is "Strengthening Ties that Bind Families Together Forever."
Elder Packer is the executive director of the Family History Department of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He is a member of the Church's First Quorum of the Seventy. Previously he worked for companies such as Boeing, Eaton-Kenway, O.C. Tanner, and MyFamily.com.
"It is really a remarkable time. Perhaps more changes are taking place in family history than at any other time in the world," he said. Packer explained that change is fundamental to life. It is really something we should embrace. He said that there are those who are oblivious to change. There are those who observe it. There are those who participate. And then there are those helping others embrace it.
The change that Packer wants us to effect is the involvement of more people in family history. About 60% of people in the United States have expressed an interest in family history, but only a few percent are actually involved. He challenged us to inspire others to become involved. "I ask you to ponder what you could do and how you would do it."
Now is the time for change, said Packer, because of the greater availability of tools and resources. Because these are available online, "the new family history center is the home." There is also great cooperation between companies, organizations, and people.
One reason to get more people involved is the strengthening effect family history has on individuals and families. Packer quoted from a Parade magazine article by Bruce Feiler. "When a team of psychologists measured children's resilience, they found that the kids who knew the most about their family's history were best able to handle stress."
There are specific things you can do to get more people involved. One thing is to involve young people. "The youth have been amazing as they've become involved in family history," said Packer. ("The youth" is a term used by the Church to reference Church members aged 12 to 18.) Those becoming involved in FamilySearch Indexing are giving up video gaming time to do so. The Church also encourages local congregations to call youth as family history consultants. The youth know computers and are able to help older people use the technology.
To get more people involved, simplify family history and change the sequence of how we introduce people to it. Start by helping people discover themselves. Use stories and pictures.
Packer showed the cover of a booklet that the Church is currently printing and preparing to distribute. It is a simplified approach to the introduction of family history to the youth and has some space for stories
Each of us have stories that are worth recording, Packer said. He related the story of a man in Ghana. He was sitting in the Church's Ghana Temple when a younger man happened by and by chance struck up a conversation. The two spoke for several minutes when a realization hit the younger man. "You are my father!" he said to the older man. The two had been separated when the younger man was very young. Separately, each had investigated and then joined the Church. Both had travelled some distance to be at the temple that day. And they happened to strike up a conversation.
"Imagine the feelings of a little boy having been separated from his father. Image the feelings of the father," said Packer. "This story is worth recording." Each of us have stories that are worth recording, he said.
Love is the great motivator. Stories create feelings and stories about ancestors create feelings about ancestors. Feelings motivate us to do something.
Think about sharing stories with your great, great, great, great, great grandson, said Packer. Think about how knowing his family history—your stories—might strengthen him to deal with the challenges he will face.
"Become agents of change."
Subjects: Brigham Young University, Church of Jesus Christ..., conferences
Bro. and Sis. Wallace July 31, 2013 at 7:03 AM
Imagine if you could watch video from your ancestors, the things they could teach us.
Youth relate to video more than written words.
Sadly, I have only an hour or so video of my Dad. I taped 200 + hours of my daughter growing up.
My neighbors had a reunion and I taped 4 hours of their best memories. Their hard work ethic of running a gas station in small town Washington came through powerfully. Their religion conversion was inspiring .
Most pocket cameras do video, cell phones video. Be sure to back it up to archival media. Do it NOW rather than tell stories at a funeral. I audio taped a lot of stories from my Aunt over long distance phone.
Do it NOW rather than just tell stories at a funeral.
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The Associated Press has named Susan Montoya Bryan as its New Mexico correspondent to oversee breaking news and enterprise in the state.
Montoya Bryan has been a reporter in the AP's New Mexico bureau since 1999, working as a night supervisor, all-formats reporter and most recently as interim correspondent since October. She has covered breaking news and shot video and photos for several major stories, including wildfires, the drought, energy development and elections.
"Susan is a great journalist with a deep knowledge of the stories that make New Mexico such a great news state. Her many years as a reporter in New Mexico have also instilled in her a keen sense of the needs of AP members and customers in the state. We are thrilled to have her take on a greater role as correspondent," West Regional Editor Traci Carl said.
Carl also announced Wednesday that former Orange County Register reporter Vik Jolly has been hired to cover the legislative session in Santa Fe. Jolly worked at the Register for nearly 20 years and covered a range of beats, including courts, government, military and business.
Montoya Bryan, 38, attended the University of New Mexico, where she graduated in 1998 with a journalism degree.


Synthetic turf is a type of ground cover in Winchester, KY that is made to look and work just like real grass, but it needs a fraction of the maintenance of natural grass in Winchester, KY and stays looking lush and healthy all year round. Artificial grasses can be made to look just like any type of naturally occurring grass within an area, allowing those who install these types of grasses to customize the look of their property in a way that suits their natural landscape.
The drainage layer helps to keep the artificial grass in Winchester, KY dry in times of rain or moisture, the backing system holds the artificial grass together, the blades make up the grass itself, and the granular filler is used to create a natural and uniform look to the artificial turf.
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Q. How Long Does A Synthetic Turf Field in Winchester, KY Last?
The lifespan of a synthetic turf field in Winchester, KY will depend on its use. For athletic fields or other areas that see harder wear and tear, the lifespan of the turf can be expected to be shorter than what may be seen with a not often used lawn or patio space. However, the standard warranty time seen on many synthetic turf installations is around 8 years.
Q. What Is The Cost Difference Between Synthetic Turf Fields And Natural Grass Fields in Winchester, KY?


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Situated in the southwest of Mallorca, just 20km from Palma de Mallorca in Calviá, lies Las Barracas Country Lodge, a magnificent estate that is seeped in history and intrigue. Showcasing awe-inspiring views over the Mediterranean Sea and the endless surrounding countryside of the Serra de Tramuntana mountains, the expansive estate covers a breath-taking area of over 1,000 hectares of land.
About Las Barracas Country Lodge
The property is nestled in a privileged location, being just a twenty minutes' drive from the vibrant city centre and its international airport. The towns of Andratx, Port Adriano and Puerto Portals are also located less than 10 km away from the estate.
Furthermore, Las Barracas Country Lodge is within close proximity to a wealth of fabulous amenities, including sailing clubs, golf courses and beaches, elevating the property to be a truly desirable place to stay.
Fascinating History
The estate exudes a particularly special charm, belonging to the Rossiñol family for several generations. Fascinatingly, the family were descendants of a nobleman who accompanied King Jaime I in his conquest of Mallorca in the 13th Century. For over 200 years, Las Barracas Country Estate has been operated as a traditional farm, where the family has taken careful responsibility for its olive oil mill, livestock, grain storage and agriculture.
Considering the deep history of the property, the house recently undertook a delicate restoration which pays homage to its beauty and authenticity. With a deep respect to its original architectural features, Las Barracas County Loge has been renewed into a transformation of a rustic and charming lodge that perfectly harmonises with nature and its agricultural works.
Beautiful space
Offering guests twelve large and elegantly designed en-suite bedrooms, the lodge also provides an array of exquisite amenities to ensure the most comfortable of stays, including air conditioning and heating, free Wi-Fi and safe box. The ground floor comprises of five elegant bedrooms, a beautiful reception, lush inner courtyard, dining room with bodega, bar area and several spacious living rooms with fireplace, perfect for warming during the colder Mallorca months.
Outside, guests can enjoy several terraces and a swimming pool that ensures the maximum level of tranquillity and relaxation, where pool towels are provided at the sunbed area to dry off from a glorious soak in the water. The lodge also features a separate stunning stone house, which is ideal for hosting business meetings or where one can enjoy an indulgent treatment during their escape.
The remaining rooms can be found on the first and second floor of the house, which vary in size and décor but all exude an admirable refinement. Each bedroom in the lodge offers something distinctly different, from gorgeous four-poster beds, authentic wooden beams to incredible views over its surrounding landscapes.
Superb amenities and services
Everything is taken care of with the highest attention to detail at Las Barracas Country Lodge to ensure that guests experience an unparalleled level of satisfaction and enjoyment. Here, a skilful in-house chef is provided, catering to the culinary needs of its diners.
Using locally sourced produce and enticing recipes, the chef prepares a masterful menu at the fully equipped kitchen. Allowing guests to truly enjoy their time with family or friends, an exclusive gastronomical experience is created during every holiday.
Las Barracas Country Lodge is open for holiday stays between the middle of April to the middle of September. In the remaining months, a team of seasoned experts organise traditional partridge shoots at the lodge, where there is a deep focus on the international demand for high-quality partridge shooting in the Balearic Islands.
Thanks to the property's unique terrain, climate and vegetation, Las Barracas has emerged as the ideal setting for this sport, where a dedicated team of professional gamekeepers and kitchen staff guarantee guests unforgettable days of shooting.
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Las Barracas Country Lodge, Paguera- Nestled within a 1000 hectares estate, this luxury property boasts breathtaking views over the sea and the Tramuntana mountains.
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