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117 Mothering Under Capitalism with Merve Emre
By Giovanna Rossi | May 23, 2018 | 0
Today's topic is how mothering and the labor associated with nurturing and raising a family has historically been undervalued and hopefully by the end of the show you'll be inspired to deeply value the work of mothering and stop guilting yourself and others into feeling bad when you pay attention to anything other than your family.
Read Merve's article HERE!
On the show today is my guest Merve Emre, author of Paraliterary and The Personality Brokers, a history of Myers-Briggs and the birth of personality testing that comes out in September. Starting in the fall, she will be associate professor of English at Oxford University.
Links mentioned on the show:
The Dialectic of Sex: The Case for Feminist Revolution 1st Edition by Shulamith Firestone
The Personality Brokers
Tagged capitalism, Feminism, feminist, merve emre, mothering, oxford university, the nation
073 How to Get What You Need by Asking for It with Emily Bennett
By Giovanna Rossi | July 5, 2017 | 0
For anyone trying to start a business or new project, there's a juggling act to be had. We need to rearrange our schedules and lives to make sure we can put sufficient energy into this new endeavor. Generally, that means taking away some time or energy from other responsibilities, or, as Emily Bennett of Baby Blastoff! has found, asking for help.
Emily Bennett is the founder of owner of Baby Blastoff!, a children's clothing line aimed to transcending gender stereotype messages found in most children's clothing. Her clothing is USA-made, unisex, printed from Emily's original artwork, and made from high quality fabric. Emily sources all materials from local, reputable businesses, and sustainably manufactures all products in Albuquerque, New Mexico, supporting her community economically. Emily has her masters in education, and prior to starting Baby Blastoff she taught kindergarten, first, and second grade for five years. In this episode, Emily and I talk about the challenges of being a solopreneur, how to create a schedule that allows you to nurture your business and your family or personal life, and why it is so important to encourage gender equality at a young age.
What Emily does to maintain motivation as a solopreneur
How Emily is able to create a schedule that allows her to fill her roles both in her family and in her business
How you can use your creative skills to sell your product, business, or self
More About Emily
Emily began her business around the time that her son was born. In looking for clothing for him, she was shocked to see that so many of the clothing items available had phrases that blatantly perpetuated gender stereotypes, such as ""lock up your daughters," or "tough guy." "I can't believe the messages we put on babies without thinking very much about how that impacts their lives and how others treat them." Emily knew that other parents shared her dissatisfaction, so she decided to make clothing of her own.
Baby Blastoff! began in 2014, and seeks to create baby's clothing with gender neutral or stereotype destroying messages. All of the clothing is meant for both boys and girls, though she hopes that she is able to encourage people to reexamine the words they use when speaking to any child. For her son and other boys, she "wants boys to have the message that they can be gentle. that's part of being a boy too." Emily explains, "we would all benefit from a world that was more equal."
Emily's business began at the same time that she began motherhood, and she quickly found that there simply wasn't enough time in the day to take care of everything she needed to. She felt herself growing frustrated and resentful, and finally decided there needed to be a change. She and her family worked out a new schedule so that she could dedicate more time to her business. Right away, "that feeling of resentment melted away" and Emily was able to "get what I needed and take care of myself."
For anyone hoping to start out on a business project on their own, Emily recommends that each day you ask yourself, "what can I do to feel productive today?" and be sure to ask for what you need both from your support system, and from yourself.
Baby Blastoff
The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie
Tagged babies, baby, baby blastoff, boys, Emily Bennett, empowering, empowerment, feminist, gender, gender neutral, girls, motherhood, solopreneur, stereotypes, well woman
053 How to Use Collaboration to Get Ahead with Pamelya Herndon
By Giovanna Rossi | February 15, 2017 | 0
When we think of success, we often visualize ourselves at the top. We've made it, we are the best at what we do, there is no one better than us. Realistically, though, no one makes it to the top without the help and mentorship of others. According to Southwest Women's Law Center Director Pamelya Herndon, we can truly feel a sense of success if we flip that notion of 'being the best' on its head. Instead, she suggests, success comes with the more people you can bring along with you.
In today's episode I talk with Pamelya Herndon. Pamelya is the Executive Director of the Southwest Women's Law Center, where she fights to eliminate gender bias, discrimination and harassment; lift women and their families out of poverty; and ensure that all women have full control over their reproductive lives through access to comprehensive reproductive health services and information. Pamelya is a long time member of the National Council of Negro Women and sits as a member of the Board of Directors of Emerge New Mexico. She has received a "Community Service Award" from the New Mexico Office of African American Affairs, was named as the 2012 "Public Lawyer of the Year" and the 2013 "Outstanding Lawyer" by the Albuquerque Bar Association and, in 2015, was named as a "Woman of Influence" by New Mexico Business First and "Outstanding Business and Professional Woman" by Iota Phi Lambda Sorority. In this episode Pamelya and I talk about the work she does and why it is so important in America, her visit to the White House, what she does to make a difference in women's lives, and why it is so important to collaborate for greater outcomes.
What You'll Discover in This Episode!
What you can do to to advance women's rights
How you can foster a feedback loop to ensure that you are making an impact on others' lives and they are growing and developing as well
How you can reach out to those that work in the same areas as you so that you can both get farther ahead
How to change your perception of success to be more inclusive and farther reaching
More About Pamelya
At the root of what Pamelya does is collaboration. She works with women (and men) to help women to become empowered and reach financial equality so that they can live their best lives. She explains that she does this by focusing on "trying to increase women's economic security while at the same time trying to reduce child poverty." These two issues are intimately connected, as women head almost half of households in New Mexico, and still are not receiving equal pay. "Women are heading these households, they're not paid equally; of course women are in poverty." One of the most impactful way that Pamelya is able to help women is through education. Women often find themselves in positions where they are paid less for equal work, or that all childcare responsibilities fall on them, and Pamelya wants women to know that this does not need to be the only way. "We try to instill in women: the value you bring is worth something, its worth being paid for."
For Pamelya, collaboration doesn't just mean working with the women that she serves. To truly get ahead, it is essential to "recognize that you must collaborate; you cant do everything you need to do alone." In this way, you know that you are making an impact on a larger group of people as it is not just you working alone. Also, your partners are able to use their unique ways of thinking to find new and different solutions and continue the network of connections. This is important for making a difference in the future, as well. Pamelya takes pride in the fact that she can "pick up a phone and people are willing to work with us." Because she has a reputation for doing important work and working well with others, she has come to be trusted as a reliable resource with whom people want to work and for whom they want to help.
Check Out the Links Mentioned in This Episode
Southwest Women's Law Center
White Rage by Carol Anderson
Tagged ACLU, child poverty, feminist, Lawyer, New Mexico, Pamelya Herndon, Reproductive Health, reproductive rights, Southwest Womens Law Center, well woman, women's rights
050 How to Take Initiative for Change with Thinx CEO Miki Agrawal
By Giovanna Rossi | January 25, 2017 | 0
Do you ever hear of an innovation and think, 'why has it taken so long for that to have been created?' Or maybe you have an idea for an invention or new product, but for some reason you haven't taken the initiative to dive in and create it. There's something very scary about committing to creating something new. Change is intimidating, and we fear that if we are the instigators of change, we'll be met with resistance. Inspiring change is difficult. You need to put your all into it, and have the tools to do it well. According to Thinx creator Miki Agrawal, to inspire change you have to put your all into it, and have the tools to do it well.
In this episode I speak with Miki Agrawal, CEO and Co-Founder of THINX, a high-tech, beautiful underwear solution for women to wear during their periods. Her most recent side project is called TUSHY: For People Who Poop aiming to upgrade the American bathroom experience and to help fight the global sanitation crisis that is affecting 40% of the world. Miki is also the Founder of the acclaimed farm-to-table gluten-free pizza concept WILD and 2015 will mark her 10 year anniversary of having her restaurants open. Harper Collins published her book entitled "DO COOL SH*T" on entrepreneurship and lifestyle design. The book hit #1 on Amazon Bestsellers list in entrepreneurship. In this episode Miki and I talk about where she gets her strength and motivation to discipline herself to making difficult changes in the world, how her health issues revealed to her that she needs to take better care of herself and how she did it, and how she uses dedicated focusing to get more done each day.
What You'll Discover in This Episode
How you can use Miki's three step fool-proof marketing process to overcome stigma and instigate real change
What you can do to practice deeper focus to do more in one day than most people do in a week
Where Miki gets her inspiration and what you can do to be fearless and motivated in your ventures
More About Miki
Miki started her company, Thinx, because she recognized that there was a gap in what currently exists and what ought to in the menstrual care industry. Tampons were invented in 1931 by a man, menstrual pads came along in the 60s, and those two products have essentially dominated the market in the last fifty years. Miki explains that a huge reason that advances in menstruation care have been so few and far between has to do with taboo and stigma. It is "so ingrained in the psyche of history that periods are bad." Marketing is such an incredibly powerful and influential tool that it has been able to foster an attitude of shame and disgust around "the thing that perpetuates human life."
Miki explains that marketing tactics don't create the stigma, they influence the public to trust the validity of the message. Therefore, we can use successful marketing tactics for our own benefit, such as to address taboo and really change culture. In developing Thinx, Miki created a three step process to address taboo and influence attitude change. This process focuses on innovation, artful design, and relatable communication, and has led to the overwhelming success and celebration of her product.
Thinx is not Miki's first entrepreneurial venture. She has opened a restaurant in New York City, written a best selling book, and started Icon Undies, pee-proof underwear, and TUSHY: For People Who Poop, bidet toilet attachments. After years of going 100% all of the time, Miki began to feel a lack of balance in her life. She developed an acute thyroid condition and realized she had to "take a hard look at everything in [her] life." While doctors told her she would need an operation, she chose to "trust [her] body and heal [herself] through that." Miki now looks at that time as "such a beautiful, eye-opening experience," because it has taught her that she needs to "live in full integrity" and dedicate herself to ensuring her "thinking, feeling, and saying all align."
MikiAgrawal.com
TUSHY: For People Who Poop
Icon Undies
DO COOL SH*T
Maybe It's You by Lauren Handel Zander
Tagged acute thyroid condition, business, change, DO COOL SH*T, entrepreneur, Feminism, feminist, Icon Undies, Lauren Handel Zander, marketing, Maybe It's You, menstruation, Miki Agrawal, stigma, Thinx, TUSHY: For People Who Poop, well woman, Wild, women
040 The Female Voice in Politics with Ellen Malcolm
By Giovanna Rossi | November 16, 2016 | 0
What does the word 'feminism' mean to you? Do you struggle over whether or not you identify as a feminist Many of us exemplify feminism in our actions in its true meaning, yet some of us have an aversion to identify with the term due to negative associations. EMILY's List founder Ellen Malcolm has seen the rise and fall and rise again in popularity of the term. To her, the word itself is not as important as fighting for what it really means: equality between men and women. Today I speak with Ellen about how she advocates for gender equality and greater female representation in politics.
My guest today is Ellen Malcolm, founder and board chair of EMILY's List, an organization that seeks to give female political candidates credibility and resources to win by developing a a donor network that encouraged members to contribute to the candidates EMILY's List recommends. Ellen is a veteran Democratic activist and fundraiser who began her career as an organizer at Common Cause and later served as press secretary for the National Women's Political Caucus. In 1980, Ellen went to work at the White House as the press secretary for President Jimmy Carter's special assistant for consumer affairs. Ellen is a recipient of Planned Parenthood Federation of America's Margaret Sanger Award — the organization's highest honor and has been named one of the most influential women in America by Vanity Fair, one of Glamour magazine's Women of the Year, and one of Ladies' Home Journal's 100 Most Important Women in America. Today I speak with Ellen about the changes and challenges EMILY's List has faced over the years, the importance of including female voices in politics, and how she has been able to make real, sustainable change nationally.
Get the FREE worksheet "Well Woman Life Cycle" now!
What you can do today to encourage more female and family friendly policies
How Ellen avoids burnout and why she thinks taking a break from work makes her a better, stronger worker
How you can get involved in the political system to make a difference from the inside out
More About Ellen
Ellen has been active in politics since the 60's. After graduating college in 1969 she became involved in the anti-war movement and participated by demonstrating and becoming active in rallies; fighting from the outside. Ellen says she recognizes herself in Bernie Sanders-supporting millennials today. There is dissatisfaction with the way the government is running, and people want change. For Ellen, after trying to change from the outside and having little success, she "decided that I wanted to go inside the system and make a difference." She knew that there was little female representation in politics, and decided to take this on as her challenge.
Ellen began EMILY's List in 1985 to help connect funders with female candidates to ultimately introduce more female voices in to our government. "EMILY's List is an acronym, standing for "Early Money Is Like Yeast" (i.e., it makes the dough rise)," as Ellen recognized that financial backing is the starting point to get women into office. Thirty years later, EMILY's List has seen the election of 11 female governors, 19 Senate members, 110 House of Representative members, over 700 state and local office successes, and the first female presidential candidate.
Today, EMILY's list is proud to have seen such incredible change in a short period of time, but Ellen recognizes that there is still significant work to be done. She suggests the best way to initiate more change is for women to run for office, and she encourages any and all women to consider it.
Describe one personal habit that contributes to your well-being:
Walk my dogs.
Public speaking.
What advice would you give to your 25 or 30 year old self?
Expose yourself to a lot of different things.
EMILY's List
When Women Win by Ellen Malcolm
Born to Run by Bruce Springsteen
Tagged Born to Run, change, democrat, ellen malcolm, Emily's list, equality, family, Feminism, feminist, gender equality, Hillary Clinton, paid leave, political, politics, Pro choice, well woman, When Women Win, woman, women


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Q: ScrollView+HorizontalScrollView+Scale is not properly scroll ScrollView and HorizontalScroll cut off some element when scroll vertical or horizontal
here is my xml layout
<ScrollView
    xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android"
    android:id="@+id/mainScrollView"
    android:fillViewport="true"
    android:layout_width="match_parent"
    android:layout_height="match_parent">

    <HorizontalScrollView
        android:id="@+id/horizontalScroll"
        android:layout_width="match_parent"
        android:layout_height="wrap_content" />
</ScrollView>

and here is dynamicaly adding view to horizontalScrollview
TableLayout table = new TableLayout(this);
        for (int i = 0; i < 50; i++) {
            TableRow row = new TableRow(this);
            for (int j = 0; j < 20; j++) {
                TextView cell = new TextView(this);
                cell.setBackground(ResourcesCompat.getDrawable(getResources(), R.drawable.black_square_border, null));

                cell.setText(("(" + i + ", " + j + ")"));
                cell.setTextSize(10f);
                //  cell.setPadding(6,6,6,6);
                textViewList.add(cell);
                row.addView(cell);
            }
            table.addView(row);
        }

        horizontalScroll.addView(table);

A: Change your root layout to a NestedScrollView.
Basically, the scroll property of your ScrollView and HorizontalScrollView are overlapping and NestedScrollView was designed to fix this problem. Your layout can look like this:
<NestedScrollView
    xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android"
    android:id="@+id/mainScrollView"
    android:fillViewport="true"
    android:layout_width="match_parent"
    android:layout_height="match_parent">

    <HorizontalScrollView
        android:id="@+id/horizontalScroll"
        android:layout_width="match_parent"
        android:layout_height="wrap_content" />

</NestedScrollView>

To learn more about NestedScrollViews, check the documentation.

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layout:     post
title:      Bash commands
date:       2016-12-03
summary:    A notebook of my bash commands
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Text form can be found at my [github](https://github.com/slhogle/scripts)

{% highlight bash %}
#!/usr/bin/env bash

# Makes bioperl index file of GOS CN assembly
bp_index.pl -dir . -fmt fasta GOS_ass_CN_index /usr/local/depot/projects/GOS/analysis/jgoll-CN_2012_92pct-annotation/metagene_seq.faa

# loops through txt file with 1 accession per line and extracts them using bp_fetch.pl
while read accession_number
do
  bp_fetch net::${accession_number}
done < accessions.list > results.txt

# reads an ID file containing scaffold IDs of TRAP SBP,
# then loops through *all* scaffold IDs with the annotation 'TRAP'
# and counts the number of occurences each SBP scaffold has in that file.
while read accession_number
do
  grep -c "${accession_number}" TRAP_CN_total_assembly
done < TRAP_SBP_scf_IDs.formatted.list > results.txt

#replaces any instance of one or more whitespace
# characters with a tab (the g is for global)
sed -r 's/\s+/\t/g' rest.out > rest1.out

#removes one or more whitespace only at the end of each line
sed -r 's/\s+$//' 1-3 > 1-3.out

#removes one or more whitespace only at the beginning of each line
sed -r 's/^\s+//' rest > rest.out

#Separate file by multiple delimiters - in this case it is colon and semicolon
awk -F '[>...]' '{print $2}' file

#Take a uclust output file, separate spaces by tab,
# select the second column, remove ">" from that column,
# remove "..." from the column, print output
sed -r 's/\s+/\t/g' art | awk -F '[\t]' '{print $2}' | sed -r 's/>//' | sed -r 's/\.\.\.//' > out

#Remove all rows with a . in the 7th column
awk '$7 == "." { next } { print }' "$file"

#Add Cluster_ to begining of each line in file
sed -r 's/^/Cluster_/' test > test.new

# Rename all files with *_05242016.fna
# to *.fna
for f in *_05242016.fna
do
  mv -- "$f" "${f%_05242016.fna}.fna"
done

# Delete all files in a list called "remove_list.txt"
while read -r entry
do
  rm ${entry}
done < remove_list.txt

# count the files in every subdirectory in a directory
for D in */
do
  echo -n $D" has this many entries "
  ls $D | wc -l
done

## RENAME all files in directory
# from scB241_528N20.contigs.fna to scB241_528N20.fna
rename .contigs.fna '.fna' *

## RENAME all files in directory
# from scB241_528N20.fna to B241_528N20.fna
rename scB 'B' *

## Gets file extensions and prepending paths
for f in /nobackup1/shogle/pro_genomes/sags/simons/*
do
  path=${f%.fna}
  echo ${path}
  name=${path##*/}
  echo ${name}
done

#split fasta file into files with single fasta entry
while read line
do
    if [[ ${line:0:1} == '>' ]]
    then
        outfile=${line#>}.fa
        echo $line > $outfile
    else
        echo $line >> $outfile
    fi
done < tmp.fasta

## find lines that exist in file "all" that don't exist in file "have"
comm -13 <(sort have) <(sort all) > ids_4_phylosift.txt

## show differences between file "have" and "all" in
# side by side format and with width of 72 characters
diff -y -W 72 <(sort have) <(sort all)

## parse the ncbi taxonomy tree (nodes.dmp) searching for a (partial) list of ids in file names.txt
while read entry
do
  grep ${entry} names.dmp | gsed 's/\t//g' | gcut -d "|" -f1,2 | gsed 's/|/\t/g'
done < names.txt > filtered_pro.txt

{% endhighlight %}

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Download PDF Tulsa, 1921: Reporting a Massacre by Randy Krehbiel, Karlos K. Hill
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Publisher: University of Oklahoma Press
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In 1921 Tulsa's Greenwood District, known then as the nation's "Black Wall Street," was one of the most prosperous African American communities in the United States. But on May 31 of that year, a white mob, inflamed by rumors that a young Black man had attempted to rape a white teenage girl, invaded Greenwood. By the end of the following day, thousands of homes and businesses lay in ashes, and perhaps as many as three hundred people were dead. Tulsa, 1921 shines new light into the shadows that have long been cast over this extraordinary instance of racial violence. With the clarity and descriptive power of a veteran journalist, author Randy Krehbiel digs deep into the events and their aftermath and investigates decades-old questions about the local culture at the root of what one writer has called a white-led pogrom. Krehbiel analyzes local newspaper accounts in an unprecedented effort to gain insight into the minds of contemporary Tulsans. In the process he considers how the Tulsa World, the Tulsa Tribune, and other publications contributed to the circumstances that led to the disaster and helped solidify enduring white justifications for it. Some historians have dismissed local newspapers as too biased to be of value for an honest account, but by contextualizing their reports, Krehbiel renders Tulsa's papers an invaluable resource, highlighting the influence of news media on our actions in the present and our memories of the past. The Tulsa Massacre was a result of racial animosity and mistrust within a culture of political and economic corruption. In its wake, Black Tulsans were denied redress and even the right to rebuild on their own property, yet they ultimately prevailed and even prospered despite systemic racism and the rise during the 1920s of the second Ku Klux Klan. As Krehbiel considers the context and consequences of the violence and devastation, he asks, Has the city—indeed, the nation—exorcised the prejudices that led to this tragedy?
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Well I was there on Saturday only - mainly to meet the folks from Moonbow and get measured for a Gearskin and to see how my gear would fit in the Gearskin system. While there I went to a few of the seminars/presentations including Baltimore Jack's and talked (mostly listened) with a few people such as Trail Dad. I finished up listening to Walkin' Jim's concert which was very good. I had dinner at the AYCE cafeteria - the food was good but not great (Aramark stuff) but it seemed the line was very slow to get into the cafeteria. I met a couple hiking friends from another forum but mostly was by myself. The crowd was fairly sizeable - not too sure how many (250-? maybe) since there was no one place where everyone was together. It was relatively well organized - there was only one seminar that I left when no presenter showed up.
Generally there was little in the seminar's that I found new and interesting but the presentations were well done. There was a lot of other stuff I should have gone to see such as the slide shows and videos but I did not have time for.
In broad terms I got what I came for (meet with Moonbow folks) and the rest while good was not really my cup of tea - would have rather gone hiking.
I was there Fri, Sat and Sun. Stacy Mikkalsen, who's trail name should be Sweetheart or Giggles, anchored the opening ceremonies on Friday evening. She read off every year and had all thru-hikers stand who completed the hike for that year. I thought Baltimore Jack was going to pass out from standing and sitting down so much.Too funny!! Way to go jack!!
There was a little emotional moment when she came to the year 1948, the year Earl Shaffer completed his first Thru hike. Some of his family were there and they were presented an award/gift to a standing ovation.
Then Flying Brian gave a slide show on his triple crown hike. I thought he slacked packed with ground control on this hike but apparently not. He said his biggest day was a 41 miler. Unbelievable!!!
Sat HH and I went to watch the slide show on Hiking Mt Kilimanjaro in Africa, 19,300 feet. This was from Blueberry and Cat in the Hat's hike this past Jan. Nice slides and presented well. Then we watched the slide presentation of the Colorado Trail by David Jones aka Wahoola. The scenery was just awesome!! David did an excellent job, added a lot of humor to his slides. He hiked this with 6 other guys, one was Telephone Man Mac McDaniels. Then we went to the Twenty Question seminar giving by Jack Tarlin aka Baltimore Jack. I thought Jack did a hell of job. He was very articulate, well spoken, organised, and honest. He admitted he carried a 50lb pack in public. Do that anywhere and people's eyeballs start rolling around in their heads. He preached the number one rule for hiking, hike your own hike. Good job Jack, I gave you an A Plus.
I left early Sunday morning but HH went back to get in the group photo and maybe do another seminar.
I also went and talked with Jonathon from Moonbow and switched out liner bags. He must have been in a circus, every time I saw him he was juggleing something, and doing it very well I must add.
We talked to Ed Speers aka Not to Worry. He was there promoting his hammocks and he gave a seminar as well. The last time I saw Ed was on Springer Mtn new years night of this year. I'm still amazed I survived that cold night. Ed said his thermoneter got down to 5 that night. BRRRRR.
HH and myself camped at Pipstem Resort. An awesome place in it's own. Just 1/4 mile away. We hung out at the group campfire Friday night after everyone came back together from the different seminars and eating ect. The big field filled up with cars. I couldn't guest the amount of people attending but, the one last year up north had 2000 people. There was quite a number at this one as well. This was my first time and I enjoyed it.
Lenquini-Charles Duane-HH said he thruhiked the AT in 100 days with a seven pound pack. WOW!
HH-- don't forget about Stinky that we had the privaledge to sit behind at the opening ceremonies.
Tomoka Ted-He sang a couple of songs at the opening ceremonies-Dude, he can play that guitar I tell ya!!
Mother Goose-This lady has thruhiked 5 times.
Make your plans now, every two years the Gathering comes back to Concord College.
I wasn't even there, and I know that it's a great time.
But why wait 2 years? next year it's back to Hanover (Hang-over).
The Gathering was, on the whole, a good experience for me. I met a bunch of thru hikers that I ambled along the trail with in May and it was good to see them again. I missed Walkin' Jim Stoltz's show, but made it to one of his seminars on long distance hiking without a long distance trail. Excellent information overall. Most of the workshops contained only information that is easily accessible on the web, but they did have lots of pretty pictures. There was a really interesting account of Brian Frankle's 113 mile walk across the Bonneville salt flats. The Hiker Fair had some interesting gear on display, such as hard sided packs and fleece overalls. I even purchased a rucksack style pack from ULA.
One of the more interesting facets for me was to meet in person all these people who I've run in to either on the internet or just read about. People like Brian Robinson, Ram Bunny, Warren Doyle, Baltimore Jack, Jim Stoltz, Miss Janet, etc. Not to mention people whose journeys I've followed on trailjournals.com. I wanted to talk to so many people while I was there, but there just wasn't the time. After all, there was a considerable amount of beer to be drunk and only so much time to talk.
On a darker note, there was a trend at the Gathering that I found a bit disturbing. Amongst the attendees at the various seminars, there seemed to be a fair number of people whose main purpose in asking a question or making a comment was self-aggrandizement. That is, some one would attempt to ask a question, but would really spin a tale or yarn about how great their hike was, how great their hometown is, how light their load is, how much trivia they know, etc, etc. That is, there were many "questions" asked which were really opportunities for people to say how great they were. Not all the seminars or question askers were like this. But it was a large enough number for myself and some other hikers to take notice of. I suppose this, perhaps, is innate to the type of meeting that the Gathering is. If I didn't know so many other hikers and didn't chat with other people at the Gathering, I would have taken a bad impression away from the Gathering of the type of people at the Gathering.
So where and when is the next one?
It should be a Dartmouth College in Hanover NH next year around 10-11-03. This years Gathering was moved back a week because of a scheduling problem.
It alternates every year between Concord College and Dartmounth College.
Following is a link, it's too early for the official word on next years event.
I had a great time, saw a lot of old friends, met some new ones.


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About Ah-Hyun
Born November 1996
In my current, ongoing series, The Phallic Zoo utilizes the basic geometric shapes such as circles and rectangles that I would merge together to form the appearance of a male's peen. Continuing the geometric usage, I would then add in various features that would shape into a variety of animals such as rabbits and monkeys. As a cartoon illustrator, my art focuses on more simplistic but childish humor by creating a twist in certain everyday words and using immature and slightly inappropriate jokes. Influenced by artists such as Heikala and Kaia Tseng (better known as Kaiami), whose works involve simple and rounded characters that are colored using soothing color palettes to tell peaceful narratives that mixes fantasy and everyday life, I set about creating characters, whom are mainly depicted as female protagonists, drawn in a simplistic line and flat color style, posing with exaggerated movements using their small bodies and long, jointless limbs that flow like cooked noodles. These noodle-y limbs curve around to further exaggerate their actions and the emotions that they express as these characters will customarily have simplified, text emoji-like expressions on their circular faces. Pertaining to this, rather using scenic backgrounds, they are placed in a flat, colored(usually singular colors) background instead to give more focus on the character rather than having to tell a story or narrative.
©2020 by Ah-Hyun.


I usually do my groceries either at Rustan's Magallanes or Robinson's Pioneer. Since Cris had returned from Vancouver, Canada, she had been so hungry for Filipino food. She said that the KFC over there isn't even half as good as the ones we have here. Hehe, MSG galore makes the difference?
Last week, she accompanied me while I was doing my groceries at Robinson's Pioneer and she spotted PotDog. Apparently, it's one of her favorite street food. Although…can we actually call this street food when it's found on the side of an air conditioned grocery store?
I ordered fried potato slices. These are actually very yummy. I asked for honey-mustard dip to accompany this. The dip isn't as rich as the ones offered by NYFD, but I'm happy because this doesn't even cost anywhere near P50!
We shared these squid balls. I don't want to sound disloyal to UP — I had always believed the vendors there sell the best fish and squid balls — but I think PotDog just topped them in terms of taste. I can't explain it. These munchies taste like the crossbreed of fish and squid. Arrr!
I can't explain why it's like that since UP street vendors also combine fish and squid balls when cooking them but the taste don't seem to get affected.
Cris ordered these crispy siomai and we shared a large iced tea, like I always do with Elvert. I'm not into pork so she had these all to herself. She dug in with so much gusto!
Of course, I can't exactly leave without taking a photo of the stall and the ladies that man it. Wee!


Dirty Girls Adventure Film Tour may sound like a risque title but it's actually all about risk-taking.
Krystle Wright is a photographer and film maker who celebrates the fearless women in adventure sports, "my biggest reward is getting out there and shooting" she said.
Breakfast Producer Milly Schultz-Boylen caught up with her to chat about the film and some of her experiences.
You can see Krystle's film at the Capri Theatre on Tuesday 25 July, 2017 at 8:30pm, you can purchase tickets here.


British actress Emma Watson broke onto the scene in 2001 as Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter franchise. In the years since the series has ended, Watson has gone one to make a name for herself both in Hollywood and the fashion world. With the release of Disney's live-action 'Beauty and the Beast' yesterday, Emma finds herself taking on yet another iconic role, this time as Belle.
Check out our slide show of fun facts about Watson to learn more about the actress and what the future might hold for her.
Emma Charlotte Duerre Watson was born April 15, 1990 in Paris. Her parents divorced when she was young at which point she moved back to England with her mother.
2. Where did Emma go to school?
Watson attended the prestigious Dragon School in Oxford.
Watson, Daniel Radcliffe and Rupert Grint added their prints outside Grauman's Chinese Theatre in 2007.
While the 'Harry Potter' films continued to be a huge box office draw, Watson was hesitant to continue in the role after the 5th film. Could you imagine another actress as Hermione?
While she was close with both of her Potter co-stars, it was bad boy Tom Felton (Draco Malfoy) that she had a crush on.
Watson starred in the film adaptation of Noel Streatfeild's 'Ballet Shoes' on the BBC. It was her first non-Potter role.
Watson voiced the character Princess Pea in the film 'The Tale of Despereaux' which also included Matthew Broderick, Dustin Hoffman and Kevin Kline.
Watson graduated from Brown University in 2014. She majored in English Lit.
As Watson transitioned her career following the end of the Harry Potter series, she appeared in films such as 'The Perks of Being a Wallflower,' 'This is the End' and 'Noah'.
Watson also appeared in 'The Bling Ring' where she portrayed a character based on Alexis Neiers.
Watson appeared in a music video for the song 'Say You Don't Want It' by the band One Night Only.
Watson was offered the role in Disney's live action adaptation of Cinderella, but turned the role down. Lily James ended up with the title role.
Watson was named 'Woman of the Year' by British GQ in 2013.
In 2014, Watson dedicated a Britannia Award to her hamster which died during the filming of the first Harry Potter movie.
Watson's off-screen modeling work has included stints with Burberry and Lancome. She shot a Burberry ad campaign with her brother Alex.
Watson was named a Goodwill Ambassador by the United Nations in 2014.
In 2016, Watson made headlines when it was revealed she had been leaving books on New York subways.
19. Which Harry Potter book does she like best?
IMDB lists Prisoner of Azkaban as Watson's favorite Harry Potter novel.
Watson was offered the role of Mia in 'La La Land' which eventually went to Emma Stone. She turned it down as she wanted to focus on her role as Belle.
22. When is her birthday?
Emma's birthday is on April 15th. Watson shares a birthday with 'Beast' co-star Luke Evans.
Buzzfeed reports that Watson journals every night and has filled approximately 30 journals in her lifetime.


You've probably been in this situation before: a stop-and-go backlog at an exit ramp (like the Brooklyn Bridge exit off the FDR Drive) where you wait patiently in line. The driver in the green sedan is a line-cutter, or an out-of-towner, or an inconsiderate jerk, and he's going to jump in line right before the exit ramp. Especially if a large vehicle is nuzzled right up to your rear, you might be completely invisible until the last second.
but further from impact, and possibly closer to an emergency exit if your right-of-way is violated. Always have an exit route planned to ditch out into another (clear) lane, shoulder, or ramp. Be aware of those behind you (even in other lanes) while you're "just" waiting.
Even if traffic is moving well, it's always a good idea to do a head-check over your left shoulder for those who might try to jump in front of you at an exit ramp.
As a two-wheeler you're entitled to the full use of your lane. It's to your advantage to think about lane position as a strategy to staying safe.
Have other urban riding tips? Let us know.
Temperature in the Northeast is hovering around freezing. Is it a perfect time to go riding?
Most riders pack it up as soon as the weather starts getting cold. It's understandable – for many, motorcycling is primarily a social activity, and who wants to hang out outside with friends in the freezing cold?
1. The roads are all yours. Few other riders out, means that your favorite roads will be empty of traffic.
2. Fewer Entanglements. Few other riders also means you will not be subject to the summer tradition of harassing roadside checkpoints conducted by the police.
3. Keep your skills sharpened! Riding through the winter means that when spring comes, you are at the top of your game. In fact, because your skills are so sharp, you will even more keenly be aware how dulled every other rider has become, once spring does bloom.
1. Today's rain can become tomorrow's black ice. If temperatures overnight dip below 32F, any water on the ground will be ice in the morning. This includes splashed-out puddles, drips from overpasses, and road defects. Expect ice anywhere and everywhere.
2. Cold tires can be slippery. Not only MotoGP racers are subject to lower traction from cold tires. In cold temperatures, you should be a bit easier on the gas and brakes for the first 20-30 minutes of your ride.
3. Clean that salt off! If your bike gets covered in salt from the road, try to wash it off before too much time has passed. Apply chain lube more frequently in winter to keep grit away.
4. Heated gear is a marvel. Buy yourself a heated jacket liner and heated gloves. There is no reason you can't be warm as toast, even in February. You'll wonder why you didn't sooner.
Nobody gets to choose when they crash. The rider in this picture knows that. So why would he allow his passenger to be in such a risky situation?
Passengers are subject to the same risks as the rider. Hitting the road at 30 mph feels exactly the same if you're holding the handlebars or not. Riding a motorcycle (especially in the warm weather) as a rider or passenger can be an enormous joy – but why unabashedly expose your friend, sibling or even your spouse to risk with no useful protection?
Riders: Don't give your passenger a novelty helmet, especially if you know enough to have a proper full-face helmet for yourself. The word on the street is, they'll appreciate your concern about their safety.
Respect your passenger and enjoy the ride together!


Interesting. Reminds me of Rust Mesa. You know, that one piece that looks somewhat like yours.
The sky seems a bit saturated as well (considering the theme, unless it's a sunset), and kinda high, or maybe the cloud formations are just creating that effect somehow. The clouds are another thing that seems odd in a way.
Good job on what you have so far, though!
I love it! Very dark feel.
The ground does look quite uniform in color though, you might want to add some slight variations, like rust, more bluish metal, lighter gray.
Also, about the contrast, how does that work on a cellphone? Like playing the game outside.
High contrast might be an advantage.
Also, would be cool with more parallax layers, especially for a game focused on constant movement.
There does seem to be a lot of contrast between the sky and the pile of junk - the colour contrast doesn't really bother me, but the clouds look rather basic with no visibile lightning direction, while the pile is incredibly detailed with strong reflections. It looks somehow out of place (there shouldn't be too many light reflections if the sky is so polluted).
It's visible that you reused a lot of elements for the pile, like the two TVs facing different directions (including a mirrored lightning direction).
The "rectangular" border between the visible junk at the top of the pile and the darkness below looks a bit weird upon closer inspection.
Why are the clouds generally smooth, except for the dithered section in the top/centre?
Apart from that (and despite that), it looks good. If it's for a game, the foreground/background contrast may actually be useful.
You have a red sky giving out reddish light, and blue highlighted junk. I think that's what creates the dis-jointed feeling to the composition. Just changing that, and giving the junk and red/orange tinge would improve it alot. I also thought of Rust Mesa, it's very pretty and tiles well. The tv/barrel section mirrors very convincingly.
That's a good idea Pistachio, I'll push the junk piles in the back further up. I agree with the sky as well, my coder told me that it was even a little distracting when playing the game. I'll probably change the saturation and contrast a little, see what I come up with. The clouds are just blocked in at the moment. Thanks for the CC!
Thanks Seiseki! You're probably right about the ground, I was thinking of some grass maybe. I have a tendency to make elements of levels too uniform color-wise Haven't tested this theme outside yet. I'll see what a parallax layer in front looks like.
I'll refine the clouds more, I tried to just give the illusion that they're lit from the bottom. Keep in mind that the background will be scrolling throughout the level, just like all the rest. Should I make the clouds dithered like in the center or more smooth? I'm going to make a third slope tile to kill the grid and get rid of the squareness. Thanks yeah, the contrast is really key because the junk is actually an obstacle.
Thanks, I think it looks much better with just that little change!
Thanks for all the replies guys - update coming soon!
I still don't really know what to do with the sky. Are the colors fine? I'm pretty sure I'm gonna have to add loads of new colors and dither the hell out of the clouds to make the sky smoother. This is going to take ages! Opinions?
About the ship sprite, I know the highlights are blue once again but this really makes the sprite pop out, which is good I assume. Also, most of the sprites in the game are highlighted with this cold blue.
'nother update, this one I've worked mostly on the armor upgrades for the ship sprite. I've tried to make the light source of the sky more obvious (they're supposed to be lit from the bottom left). I'd really appreciate some feedback, especially on the sky. Is the dithering working? Should I keep the clouds cel-shaded for the highlights or use more colors and dither it out?
Latest update is def. an improvement, and what detailing you have (in the clouds) looks very promising, and pleasing to look at. (I'd suggest to have less detail from the highlight to the midtone color, however, than you have midtone to dark.) The light-source in the clouds, to me at least, is made a lot clearer with the latest addition. Doesn't look like it'd be very compatible with parallax scrolling, however. We'll wait and see.
Also, is this going to be a sidescroller shoot-em-up of sorts? Seems like something I'd play in my spare time, if only for the stunning graphics. By the way, my favorite design so far is the ship that's pretty much silver with what looks like several large-scale uneven plates on its hull. Seems the most fitting, but its rear parts would have to be changed a bit to fit in, I think. Considering they're design upgrades, they're all good, but somehow the third upgrade (the gold one?) doesn't seem as fitting as the rest. I suppose dulling it by a tiny bit or changing it to more of a brass/bronze scheme could help. I assume there are going to be quite a few larger variations of enemies because there's a lot of blank space on-screen? Leaves a lot of room for direction by the way.


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11 Best Geckos to Have as Pets (With Pictures)
By Oliver Jones
Geckos are wild creatures that are commonly found in tropical, mountainous, and even desert landscapes. They can also be found in captivity as pets in many households around the world. These reptiles are small and easy to care for, but special accessories like heating lamps are required to keep them happy and healthy.
There are many different types of pet geckos to choose from, so deciding which to bring home can be a challenge. We have put together a list of the 11 best pet geckos to help make your search for the perfect gecko easier on you. Hopefully, you will fall in love with one or more of these interesting types of geckos!
The 11 Best Types of Geckos to Have as Pets
1. Leopard Geckos
Image Credit: Reinhold-Leitner, Shutterstock
This is one of the most popular land gecko pets in the lizard world. They have interesting colorations that vary from one gecko to another. In the wild, they sleep in the burrows of Pakistan during the day and come out to hunt for food during the night. When in captivity, they still do a great deal of sleeping during the day, but they tend to make several appearances throughout the day to greet their family members.
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2. Tokay Geckos
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Originating from Asia, the Tokay Gecko features gorgeous orange spots on their bodies. When their mouths are closed, they look like they have big white teeth, like a human's. These little reptiles are known for being a bit aggressive, so they are not the best choice for novice reptile owners. Once used to their environment in captivity, these geckos will warm up to their owners and start interacting regularly.
3. Crested Geckos
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These little geckos don't need extra heating, making them the perfect option for those who want to raise a pet in a bio-active terrarium. The Crested Gecko doesn't mind being handled and will hang out on their owner's arm all day if they have the opportunity. These geckos tend to come in colors of orange, beige, yellow, and red.
How to Choose the Right Cage Size for a Crested Gecko
4. Lined Leaf-Tailed Gecko
Image Credit: Anna Veselova, Shutterstock
These striking geckos look like wood when they remain still. Their eyes and body are designed to camouflage in with trees found in Madagascar rain forests. Although their home habit is diminishing due to deforestation, they are still numerous in the wild and captivity. Therefore, they aren't usually hard to find and are one of the more affordable pet reptile options on the market.
5. Satanic Leaf-Tailed Gecko
Image Credit: Ryan M. Bolton, Shutterstock
This is another gecko from Madagascar, and their true talent is camouflaging with their surroundings. They have an extraordinary penchant for turning just about any color necessary to become part of the terrain so predators won't find them. They can also flatten their bodies on various surfaces and show off their red mouths to try and scare predators away.
6. Giant Day Geckos
Image Credit: Piqsels
The Giant Day Gecko is a brightly colored species that is lively and friendly. These lizards typically have bright green skin with yellow or orange markings. They are fast and will try to run away from prying hands until they become tame. Once tame, they will typically allow their owner to handle them. They are never aggressive but can become shy when too much action is happening around them.
You might also be interested in: Giant Leaf-Tailed Gecko
7. Fat-Tailed Geckos
Image Credit: PetlinDmitry, Shutterstock
These are one of the rarer types of gecko on our list, yet they are a popular pet option around the country. They look like leopard geckos but have larger eyes and shorter tails. The Fat-Tailed Gecko is easy to care for but needs a moss box in their terrarium to help create humidity and comfort. These smart reptiles aren't highly active, which makes them easy to observe during their waking hours.
8. Turquoise Dwarf Gecko
Image Credit: Roy Buri, Pixabay
These gorgeously colored geckos are on the endangered species list because they naturally live in an area of Tanzania that is aggressively logged by humans and they are extremely popular on the pet-trade market. The Turquoise Dwarf Gecko is sleek, active, and prey driven, which makes them an interesting pet to observe throughout the day.
See Also: Golden Gecko: Facts, Info & Care Guide (with Pictures)
9. Frog Eyed Geckos
Image Credit: ZayacSK, Shutterstock
These are great pets for a household in cooler weather climates, but they do enjoy a humid habitat to live in. They aren't as hardy as many of the other reptiles on our list, though, so they need consistent monitoring and daily maintenance to thrive. These aren't the geckos to own if handling is desired, as they would prefer to be seen rather than touched.
10. Gargoyle Geckos
Image Credit: Robert King, Shutterstock
These interesting looking geckos look serious but are more playful than many other types of geckos on the market. They tolerate handling and attention well, but they sleep during the day, which can make it tough for the average person to observe them. They come in many different colors, including pink and yellow, but they most commonly have brown bodies.
11. Namib Sand Gecko
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These geckos have extremely large eyes and limber legs that allow them to dart back and forth throughout their environments. They love to hunt for beetles and termites in their natural habitat and would prefer live prey but will accept processed food in captivity. They have a body of translucent skin that looks pink and sometimes orange in the sunlight.
Related Read: What Do Geckos Eat in the Wild & as Pets?
Our Final Thoughts: What are the Best Types of Geckos to Have as Pets?
There are many lovable geckos on this list to choose from! Most don't want to be bothered with other reptiles in their habitats, so if you plan to own more than one gecko, make sure you have a different habitat available for each of them. They all require different levels of care too, so do your homework before deciding which of these exciting reptiles to adopt.
This is a starting point to help you decide which types of geckos might be the best fit for your household so you don't have to spend hours researching which types of geckos make good pets in general. Which geckos on our list are you most interested in? Let us know in the comments section below.
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Oliver (Ollie) Jones - A zoologist and freelance writer living in South Australia with his partner Alex, their dog Pepper, and their cat Steve (who declined to be pictured). Ollie, originally from the USA, holds his master's degree in wildlife biology and moved to Australia to pursue his career and passion but has found a new love for working online and writing about animals of all types.
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Since most bunk beds offered by the market do not include its mattress, Walker Edison manufactured the cheap bunk beds. This innovation is a respond of customer demands for bunk beds that includes its mattress as well. Most costumers consider that purchasing bunk beds and mattress separately might be troublesome.
As it goes with any bunk beds produced by the same manufacturer, they have plenty of useful features. Moreover, in order to make the occupants feel comfortable, the sturdy metal construction and safety feature are utilized in the design. The stylish model used on the construction allows bunk beds to be used in bedroom with any interior decoration.
Combining the best material and stylish design, Walker Edison manufactures cheap twin mattress for bunk beds. It uses industrial grade of metal frame construction coated with powder steel in order to provide long lasting durability. Due to its impressive quality of metal frame, the bunk beds construction is able to suspend more weight capacity up to 250 pounds.
The dimension of cheap bunk beds is 55 by 79 inches with 68 inch of weight. Since the manufacturer deliberately designs the beds for kids, this dimension is definitely able to accommodate them. Moreover, sturdy and compact design utilized in this Walker Edison product allows it to fit perfectly in kid bedroom without taking too much space of room.
As cheap bunk beds, the size of bottom bed is slightly bigger than top part. This design is not only able to accommodate older kid bellow, but also add structural integrity to the bunk bed construction. Despite its different size, both bottom and top bed incorporate slats that make box for spring is not needed.
The manufacturer is also equipped its cheap bunk beds with plenty of features including safety feature. The guardrails feature is added in the top bed in order to prevent its occupant from accidently falls during sleeping. Moreover, it is also integrated ladder with the same material used on the entire frame construction in both sides of the bunk beds.
The package of this product includes manual instruction that is easy to follow in order to help you assemble all counterparts easier. The cheap bunk beds manufactured by Walker Edison are available in two different color options. Beside black, metal frame construction in white color is also a popular option.


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Cryptaulax was introduced by Skuja (Skuja, 1948). He considered it to be a type of cryptomonad.  Subsequent studies suggest that it is euglenozoan.  Because Skuja had clearly misidentified the flagellate as a cryptomonad, Vørs  argued that at least some species should be placed in the genus Rhynchobodo. This thinking was not adopted by Simpson.  The genus had been erected by Skuja to accommodate Spiromonas akopus,  described by him in 1939. The genus name Spiromonas had previously been applied to other organisms. This invalidates the name according to the rules of nomenclature, and requires a replacement name - hence Cryptaulax.  The similarity of the general morphology of C. akopus with other species that have been studied in more detail and deemed to be euglenozoan support the argument that the genus is euglenozoan.

Species
Cryptaulax akopos – Cryptaulax conoidea – Cryptaulax elegans  – Cryptaulax formica – Cryptaulax longiciliatus – Cryptaulax marina – Cryptaulax taeniata – Cryptaulax vulgaris

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Shed shelving from The Plastic People sits perfectly in a garden storage unit such as our skylight shed. Made from durable plastic, it can be connected to the aluminium framing fo your shed. They are ideal for keeping paint and tools off the ground and creating more space.
The shelf is made from white plastic shelf. It is supported by sturdy aluminium brackets and can hold up to 30kg. Fixings supplied.


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Empower America
Please note: The Militarist Monitor neither represents nor endorses any of the individuals or groups profiled on this site.
Selected Principles
William Bennett, former director
Jack Kemp, former director
Jeane Kirkpatrick, former director
Paul Ryan, former speechwriter
Vin Weber, former director
"The ideas that have fueled America's stunning economic expansion—opportunity, competition, ownership, and freedom—must be the framework for reform of century-old public systems such as K-12 education, the tax code, and social security. Uniquely positioned in Washington, Empower America bridges the gap between the array of think tanks that produce white papers on the public-policy debate and the actual enactment of policy. In implementing our free-market, entrepreneurial principles into law, we are convinced, through actual experience, that we are the most effective 'delivery' system in existence."
Americans for Victory over Terrorism
The End of the American Empire
Lessons from America's Continuing Misadventures in the Middle East
Can America Make New Friends But Keep the Old in the Middle East?
Forgotten American Coalition
America the Serial Killer
China and America Jostle in Middle East
Sen. Hillary Clinton, L. Paul Bremer and Americans for Victory over Terrorism, Paul Wolfowitz, James
American Freedom Coalition
Charles M. Kupperman
The now-defunct Empower America was a right-wing pressure group cofounded in 1993 by Reagan administration Education Secretary William Bennett and former congressman Jack Kemp that championed conservative domestic policies and hawkish foreign policies. Other former Empower notables included Rep. Paul Ryan (R-WI), Mitt Romney's 2012 vice presidential running mate who at one time worked as a speechwriter for the group,[1] as well as long-standing Republican Party stalwarts Vin Weber and Jeane Kirkpatrick, who served as directors of the group.[2]
After the 9/11 attacks, Empower America became part of a network of neoconservative-aligned groups that helped promote militarist "war on terror" policies. Empower merged in 2004 with Citizens for a Sound Economy (CSE), a rightist pro-free market think tank, to create a new group called FreedomWorks.[3] FreedomWorks, which focuses largely on U.S. domestic policy, promoting smaller government and less taxes, has served as one of the key promoters of establishment "Tea Party" politics in the United States.
According to its mission statement, Empower America was "devoted to ensuring that government actions foster growth, economic well-being, freedom, and individual responsibility. The ideas that have fueled America's stunning economic expansion—opportunity, competition, ownership, and freedom—must be the framework for reform of century-old public systems such as K-12 education, the tax code, and social security. Uniquely positioned in Washington, Empower America bridges the gap between the array of think tanks that produce white papers on the public-policy debate and the actual enactment of policy. In implementing our free-market, entrepreneurial principles into law, we are convinced, through actual experience, that we are the most effective 'delivery' system in existence."[4]
On national security, the group pushed for a "strong and proactive—but distinctively American—foreign policy, one that rejects both short-sighted isolationism and imprudent multilateralism. We believe that the federal government is primarily responsible for guaranteeing the safety of its citizens. Therefore, our goals are twofold: to insure that the U.S. military is prepared for any challenge it may face, and to rapidly deploy an effective missile defense to protect American citizens and allies."
Among Empower's more notable efforts during the early years of the "war on terror" was its creation of Americans for Victory over Terrorism (AVOT), an advocacy outfit closely aligned with pro-war neoconservative groups that helped push public opinion to support the invasion of Iraq. AVOT eventually merged with the conservative Claremont Institute.
According to writer James D'Entremont, while Empower America billed "itself as a 'nonpartisan, nonprofit organization,'" its board of directors was "a blue-ribbon panel of right-wing pro-corporate Republicans, and the organization itself is a kind of stepchild of the Heritage Foundation."[5]
Among Empower America's main outputs was its yearly publication of "The Index of Leading Cultural Indicators," which billed itself as a "compilation of facts and figures about the state of American society."[6] Bennett's introduction to the 2001 index stated: "By many measures, the state of our union is extraordinarily strong. We live in a time of peace and unprecedented prosperity. Citizens of America live longer, and more comfortably, than any other citizens in history. The average American today enjoys luxuries undreamed of by the richest and most powerful of kings in the last century."
The report also celebrated the country's unrivalled leadership in the world, likening the United States to a "colossus." Wrote Bennett: "In terms of military and foreign affairs, we bestride the world like Colossus. Our military dominance is arguably as great as any other nation's in history. No nation is perfect, but to a degree unlike any other nation, we have used our power to advance the causes of liberty, human rights, and democracy worldwide."
[1] Boston Globe, "Paul Ryan Biography," August 12, 2012, http://articles.boston.com/2012-08-12/politics/33154929_1_gop-response-key-votes-speechwriter.
[2] Wall Street Journal CIO Network, "Vin Weber," http://cionetwork.wsj.com/?speakers=vin-weber.
[3] "Citizens for a Sound Economy and Empower America Merge as FreedomWorks," National Review, September 13, 2004.
[4] Empower America Mission Statement (Web Archive), http://web.archive.org/web/20030622093625/www.empoweramerica.org/stories/storyReader$2.
[5] James D'Entremont, "Empower America Profile," MediaTransparency, http://www.mediatransparency.org/recipientprofile.php?recipientID=523.
[6] Empower.org, White Papers and Supplemental Reports (Web Archive), http://web.archive.org/web/20021111111850/http://www.empower.org/pubs.htm.


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Civil Service Strollers have appointed Karen Mitchell to the role of community liaison officer.
Karen has been an active part of the north Edinburgh community for many years and with the Strollers for the past year.
At an EGM earlier this week her position to the committee was confirmed.
Karen said: "I am delighted to be given this opportunity and I am really looking forward to getting started.
"I have been involved at the club for a while now and there is so much potential for this club and what it can achieve.
"I hope that over the next few weeks and months I can really make a difference."
Her new role will see Karen being the clubs contact for all it's community engagement work.
Club President, Russll Pryde, said: "The committee is delighted to welcome Karen Mitchell to the full committee of the club.
"Karen will take up the role of community liaison and over the next few months we will be working to fully scope out that role.
"Karen came to the club as part of the new Youth set up and she will help to ensure that links across the club are strong.
"However, one of the great assets that Karen brings is her willingness to support all aspects of the club not just at youth level but with the adult sides as well.
"Although the club did have a ladies team at one time, I am pretty sure that Karen is the first female to be represented on the committee and this may well represent the modernising of the outlook at this club."
If you would like to contact Karen you can email her on community@csstrollers.com
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After a successful debut in 2018, Liverpool BID Company's Celebrating Castle Street will return to the heart of the city's Commercial District on Friday, May 31, with a day-long celebration of food, drink and entertainment on one of Liverpool's most iconic streets.
As part of the BID's Food and Drink Week (May 27-June 2), those visiting Castle Street can expect a street takeover by some of the city's best restaurants, cafés and bars, including the likes of Gino D'Acampo – My Restaurant, Liverpool Gin Distillery, Heritage, Castle St Townhouse and Olive, who will venture out onto the pavements to showcase the impressive and growing food offering of Castle Street. Live music and arts and crafts stalls are also on the day's menu, as well a Prosecco bar on the balcony of Liverpool Town Hall and Exchange Flags' popular Bite event.
Food & Drink Week is a week-long culinary extravaganza of offers, masterclasses and events showcasing the best the city can offer. Celebrating Castle Street also leads into Bordeaux Wine Festival Liverpool (May 31-June 2), once again reaffirming Liverpool's status as a fascinating melting pot of tastes and cultures.
Bill Addy, chief executive of Liverpool BID Company, and chair of the Liverpool Visitor Economy Network (LVEN), said:
"Celebrating Castle Street was a huge hit last year, with incredible participation from our BID levy payers and fantastic engagement from the general public. With so much on offer in terms of food and entertainment, there really is something for all ages and tastes to enjoy, on what is one of Liverpool's most iconic streets in the heart of the Commercial District.
"Castle Street continues to evolve and grow in status with new bars and restaurants joining us in 2019, and a great mix of local independents and popular chains sat side-by-side. Come and see what's new as well as reacquainting yourself with some old favourites on this bustling street."
Food & Drink Week will also see the launch of the inaugural Chefs Awards – an opportunity to champion the shining lights in the city's food arena, with categories celebrating the best in pub food, ethnic food, vegetarian and bakery, along with an award recognising an up and coming chef to keep an eye on. Working in partnership with Liverpool Hospitality Association, the winners will be selected by renowned chef and chef patron of The Art School Restaurant, Paul Askew.
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I used to be a complete pantser. Now I plot, but I say that very loosely. When I started plotting I also burned myself out and did zero actual writing. Since then I've learned less is more.
I write a very vague list of what needs to happen in the story. I don't worry about working out every single plot hole to start out. Usually by the time I get to that point in the story, what I've weitten has already worked it out for me.
I do a little bit of planning on my characters. Like, very little.
Megan is a redhead whose mom was a musician who abandoned her, and she can play the violin.
I just try to give myself the loosest idea of what needs to happen and who my people/setting are. That helps me have something to look back at if I get stuck and need to know where to go next, but saves all of the main work for actually getting the thing written, leaving enough blank space and wiggle room for my creativity to keep sparking.
@maddiejay That's essentially what I do as well! Getting to the THE END of any draft feels so great that I can actually see who and what I want to work with and become excited about revisions. Usually the next draft is a blank page.
Draft 0 is great idea! My first draft usually changes voice styles…first person or third person or whatever. Even names! It's a hot mess.
I found that using beat sheets or loose plot styles, say one of the Seven Basic Plots, really helps to write any version of a plot and know when to add which conflict, even by page number, so that keeps the creative juices flowing. Or jump ahead to a scene you really want to write. If you're bored as the writer, the reader might be as well.


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Until Dawn – A Horror Great
Ian O'Rourke March 26, 2016	Video Games Leave a comment 3,181 Views
I've recently finished Until Dawn and it's going down as one of those games that transcends being just a game. It's being added to a unique list, along with the original Tomb Raider and Mass Effect as one of those games that will be remembered for the experience and the fact it delivered something unique and new.
You should buy and play Until Dawn, preferably in a darkened room with the sound on really loud, like you would a film. Give it time and attention. The longer explanation follows. No spoilers.
It's As Dramatic As Film
The primary achievement of Until Dawn is it's as dramatic as a film, potentially more so than some films that hit the cinema these days. There are games that have come close to this, but they are by and large still games, so while their dramatic intensity is great, they are still sort of a step removed. I'm thinking of games like Mass Effect, which does a pretty good job of putting a dramatic science fiction epic in a computer game.
No matter how good Mass Effect gets though, you're well aware it is a very good 'game drama', you'd not expect it to appear on the screen without a radical overhaul. Until Dawn is dramatically stronger in terms of the script and how the digital actors act to the extent the difference between it being a game and a film you get to make narrative choices in is significantly blurred.
A key reason this works is Until Dawn has realised the actors in the game to a scary degree of accuracy. This isn't voice actors playing digitally created characters, it's actual film actors in the game that have been realised with full motion capture. It verges on being the whole Gollum thing from the Lord of the Rings films in a computer game.
You're watching Hayden Panettiere (Heroes, Nashville) play Sam and Rami Malek (Mr Robot) play Joshua. They look like them, act like them and in the strangest, surrealist and unsettling sort of way are as alluring as them in terms of their performances, character psychology and physicality. When Sam plays out part of an episode in only a towel it is both sexy and scary due to the characters vulnerability, exactly like it would be in an actual film.
Illusionism In Structure And Extras
Until Dawn is also very clever in how it is structured and packaged, doing everything it can to maintain the illusion that you're experiencing a cinematic experience that you happen to be able to influence rather than a game.
The narrative in Until Dawn has a very good structure, which I can't go into detail on since it'll be a spoiler, but it's suffice to say it plays with our expectations around narrative structures to do two things: keep the story surprising and layered and afford opportunities to alter the game through accumulating some information on the player (so, I believe). An interesting part of this is some of these narrative illusions are more powerful depending on the choices you make, I can't say how, but I suspect some of the curtain is pulled back earlier, or increases the chances you'll glimpse through it, on at least one key choice moment relatively early in the game. In retrospect, I made the better choice in this regard which I think improved the experience (but I'll never 100% know, of course).
The episodic nature of the game is also played to the max. It's essentially split into ten episodes as the hours countdown to dawn. The story is continuous, but the ends of episodes are recognised and, more importantly, so are the beginnings of episodes with a whole 'last time on Until Dawn' thing going. This really works and pulls you into the whole experience. I loved it anyway, but then I'm a sucker for consciously recognising and using the structures of TV shows and serials.
To what degree is choice an illusion? Like with all these games a large part of the narrative branching will have been decided upon with the goal of not making too much content that never gets seen. So you know you're always making choices that impact common narrative, rather than shooting off down whole branches that risk never being walked. It works though. I never once felt like the illusionism of choice was ruining the game for me. It always felt like choice and fateful choice at that and that's from someone whose play through, so I suspect from the odd post-completion spoiler, 'avoided' some of the choices with heavier repercussions.
The game is also packaged like a film release in the sense that as you progress through the game you unlock 'making of' extras which are really interesting. They work exactly like a films 'making of' extras do, which just goes to show how similar some of the processes are getting. I watched the extras for the game, I rarely do this with films. The only exception being the 'big extra productions' that appear on films like Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit (you can argue the 'making of' material is the reason to buy The Hobbit DVDs). Very good.
It's A Very Good Horror Film
I've become disillusioned with horror films for a while now. They all tend to be the same. I think the last one I can call out as being interesting was Scream and that was a deconstruction. I have to go back further to the films Scream was de-constructing in order to find ones I enjoyed. I also liked Cabin in the Woods, but again we have a sort of de-construction going on. All the new ones are the same, primarily designed to make you jump with loud noises, images being thrown at you and a good dose of found footage. I like my found footage films, but it's never overly translated well for horror films for me.
Until Dawn is essentially the best horror film I've watched in a very long time. Next time you think of going to see a horror film at the cinema buy Until Dawn instead, lower the lights in the living room and turn the sound up. It'll probably be better than the 90-minutes in the cinema. The game did manage to scar me at many points as the story unfolded.
The game is better acted, has more layers, you get to influence who lives and who dies, and you will feel disappointments and elations in this area and the story is good.
Death By Timed Events
I've not delved too much into the mechanics behind Until Dawn after finishing it, but I'm pretty sure character deaths are heavily influenced by quick timed events. I'm not saying that's the only factor, I'm pretty sure relationship choices may influence them as well, but it's the most notable.
This isn't great if you're just not good at quickly noticing the event, recognising the shape and your brain connecting that with the up, down, left and right shapes on the control pad. I'm not, so it's safe to say I lost some characters due to my inability to do this quickly. You face choices in these sequences as well as quick timed events, so it wasn't he only factor, but it certainly didn't help. As an example, I believe I lost Emily due to a stupid choices, which I realised wasn't the best idea immediately after I made it and then I failed at a quick timed event. If I'd have made a different choice I'd have not faced the danger that killed her.
The other interesting mechanics is the need to keep the controller almost perfectly still. I was failing at this constantly and I new it was only a matter of time before it caused a death. I prepared for this a bit as ecology issues make it obvious this is going to occur more. I started playing the game with a pillow on my lap to reduce the impact of my body movements and my breathing. I also turned the rumble off on the controller which was making holding it still almost impossible!
It's worth noting it possible for all the cast to survive Until Dawn. I suspect the odds are rare, but I understand it is possible.
Please, Do It Again?
The overwhelming feeling I have with Until Dawn is I want Supermassive Games to do it again. I have no idea to what degree Until Dawn was a commercial success or how costly it was to make, but I'd love it to have been commercially successful enough so they make more. They deliver a great experience, all the narrative choice of a Telltale game but actually within a cinematic experience that is still enough of game to deliver the benefits of both.
"I think that you should expect the team to build on what we've done with Until Dawn, whether it's in horror or in other genres. A sequel in the traditional sense"
What I'd like to see them do is other genres. I've yet to process how well that would work out, or whether the horror experience was so integrated into the experience it would be hard to separate it out. It would be interesting to see it done though, such as Until Dawn experience around a political thriller? A procedural drama? I suspect that would work very well. A part of me would love to see some sort of science fiction epic done this way, but that may be harder to do. The quote above suggests sales are giving them the opportunity to think about it.
The series could go in another direction, in that I'm imagining how really scary and engaging this all could be if done in Playstation VR? The ability to 'walk' around the actors in the scene? When a door opens it actually happens behind you and you have to turn around. A more interesting approach, though I'd have no idea how they'd do it, or even it's impossible, is to have you as a character while maintaining the acted narrative? Probably impossible as you'd be silent, but if they could break the disembodied camera problem without losing the scripted narrative that would be…unique.
In the meantime I'm going to have to satisfy myself with Life is Strange, but I have to admit, the exemplary experience that Until Dawn delivers, in terms of the whole package, is very hard to duplicate.
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To gain a better understanding of the communication challenges in the automotive industry, we interviewed Marc Debord, who has more than 25 years of experience in the sector. In his current status of Director of Corporate Communications at Volvo Car in France, his role is to implement a corporate communication strategy focused on the company's core values such as safety, respect for the environment and Scandinavian design.
As the head of Corporate Communications, what are the missions, objectives and challenges you face ?
As Corporate Communications Director of Volvo Car France, my main mission, with my team, is to share Volvo's values andthe company's news, both internally and externally. This involves corporate communication, such as our electrification strategy or autonomous driving, and the promotion of our new products. Our work focuses on adapting the communication of our parent company in Sweden to the French market characteristics and specific needs. The objective is to stand out from other premium brands that are numerous on our preferred segments – the SUV and break ones. We shape our strategy to position Volvo as a company at the forefront of technology, comfort, design and, above all, of the safety.
How do you choose the focus of your communication campaigns?
Volvo's communication campaigns are inspired by each of the brand's values. Along these lines, we bring the safety aspect of our vehicles to the fore. Volvo is moving forward with a clear vision: zero deaths or serious injuries in a Volvo car by 2020. That's why a large part of our communication concerns the driving assistance equipment that will enable us to achieve this objective. We also attach great importance to respect for the environment. Volvo's electrification strategy is one of the most advanced. In 2017, Volvo announced its intention to electrify its entire range by 2019. Each of our new models will therefore be equipped with a light hybrid, plug-in hybrid or 100% electric engine.
Is the country of origin an important communication factor in the automotive industry?
The country of origin of a car manufacturer is a lever commonly used in the industry. In the case of Volvo, communication around this axis is used especially when we talk about Scandinavian inspirations in the refined design of our cars, or to evoke the harsh climatic conditions to which our models are exposed during crash-tests, which are a guarantee of quality in terms of the vehicle's resistance to extreme conditions but also of safety on difficult roads in Sweden.
In 2014, Volvo Cars communicated that the brand would reduce its participation in motors shows and invest more in digital channels. How has this strategy evolved?
Indeed, Volvo Cars revised its marketing strategy in 2014 and decided to review its digital and event strategy by reducing its presence in some international fairs. We now present our new models at exclusive events: this was the case for the XC60 presented at an ephemeral exhibition in the Tuileries garden in Paris 2016, or the new XC40, which was presented during Milan's Fashion Week in 2017. Another example was the launch of the new V60 model which was presented in Stockholm at an event earlier this year.
We are increasingly investing in the digital channel to get closer to our customers. For example, our launches are relayed on social networks, where Volvo is very active, through of teaser campaigns and visual productions. Thus, we maintain a privileged relationship with our customers via social networks and we also offer them a multitude of services connected to the image of mobile delivery with Amazon available in some markets.
Do you work with influencers? If so, what kind of profiles are you looking for?
We carry out actions with influencers of different styles. Some are related to high technology, while others approach a lifestyle profile linked to family life or outdoor activities. The common point is that they all have a strong presence on social networks and their content is more multimedia, inspiring and engaging to the general public.
Is the way you approach traditional journalists different from the way you approach influencers on twitter, Instagramers, Youtubers or Bloggers?
During our tests, we adapt the program according to our target group. In this way, influencers will not experience the same day as a specialist journalist because their expectations are different. For the specialized press, the information will be more technical while influencers will have a more lifestyle experience.
A few years ago, Volvo carried out a very important campaign with Zlatan Ibrahimović. Can you tell us more about this action?
Zlatan Ibrihimovic and Volvo Cars have had a very strong relationship for several years. Zlatan is strongly aligned with the brand's values and has supported the launch of several models since 2014. We must be aware that this is an icon in Sweden and in many countries around the world. In France, we received this attention because he was a player (and a star) of the Parisian club at the time.
When he attended the Paris Motor Show 2014, he came to the Volvo stand to celebrate the launch of the Volvo XC90. No need to say that the attention on-site, in the media and on social networks was extremely important. The last campaign was the launch of the V90 in 2016 and all communication was associated with Zlatan.
How do you select the vehicle models that are in your press fleet? Are the models imposed at European or global level, or are you directly responsible for the choice?
The choice of models for our press fleet is made in France. Our choice is based on product innovations and the evolution of our model ranges. In particular, we not only make sure to compose our fleet according to the importance of the models and the new equipment to be presented, but also the color of the bodywork and the interior colors that must be particularly photogenic.
Managing a fleet of vehicles is subject to an extremely important workflow: car entries and exits, workshop, delivery notes, delays, management of driving licences… Can you tell us how you manage your car fleet at Volvo?
Several of us are working on Volvo fleet management. Everyone has a role to play, whether it is forecasting loans or maintaining vehicles. For such a system to work, we needed a powerful tool that would allow us to communicate very easily and efficiently in network mode, and this is precisely what the Augure platform offers us. Thanks to this tool and its functionalities, we can know in real time the state of the car fleet (incoming, outgoing or maintenance vehicles, as well as the mileage in the last loan or the number of exits of a vehicle, etc.) and with an accurate history of each of our vehicles.
In general, how do you select the influencers to whom you lend your vehicles?
We mainly lend our vehicles to journalists whose media we know well. When this is not the case, we conduct a prior investigation on the media (level and type of audience) to determine the impact of the loan. In addition, we also use an agency specialized in influencers.
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