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NINJA MCQ: The Toughest Software in CPA Review
jeff - March 1, 2017
Dear Future CPA,
You can spend thousands on CPA Review books, videos, study guides, flashcards, crams, audios, etc. etc…
…but if your MCQ Software isn't preparing you for the fight that awaits, you're wasting your precious time and money.
The single-most important aspect of your CPA Exam preparation are your MCQs. They turn generic accounting concepts into CPA Exam application.
Yet, it's the weakest component of most CPA Review Courses.
"But wait!!! That's not fair!!!" you say…
"Their lectures are entertaining and they juggle dry-erase markers on camera!!!"
(but what about the software?)
"They have a 9,000% advertised Pass Rate!!!"
"They've been teaching CPA Review for 357 years!!!"
"Well, now that you mention it…I find myself resorting to studying free cpa exam questions instead of the ones I paid thousands for."
Sound familiar? You're not alone.
Here's the Cold Reality:
1. The difficulty of questions offered by most CPA Review courses are diluted and scattered.
2. The answer explanations leave a lot to be desired, causing you to almost blurt out loud
"oh really? The answer is 'A' because the answer is 'A'? Thanks!!!"
3. The technology platform looks like the code was written in 1998 and then canned, only to be resurrected from the tech dumpster 20 years later and a login screen slapped on the front.
STOP THE MADNESS!!!
Imagine for a minute, you're preparing for a Cage Fight…
😉 (please ignore the fact that this scenario is highly implausible and just roll with the analogy)
…against someone who is universally regarded as the baddest person around.
Would you train and spar with some out-of-shape D-level fighter who can't kick above their waist anymore?
No – of course not.
You would bring in world-class MMA fighters who kick hard, train hard, and will beat you up within the friendly confines of the training camp gym so that it doesn't happen on fight night, right?
Training with old, decrepit, D-Level fighters for a cage fight sounds preposterous, yet, that's exactly what CPA Candidates do every day.
They study easy questions and use D-Level, antiquated software that can't differentiate between the questions that you're nailing and the questions that are roundhouse kicking you to the head.
It's no wonder that 50% of the people who take an exam fail – they aren't ready for a brawl.
What's worse, is that CPA Review Courses spread their course questions across several products (book, software, some type of "cram" type product), diluting the overall difficulty of questions you see in the software.
In fact, it's quite possible that the "hard" questions aren't even in your software – they're stuck in the back of some textbook.
The AICPA releases and licenses only so many questions to the review providers, causing this dilution to occur.
Let's Quickly Recap:
1. You have no idea as to your strengths and weaknesses.
2. You're not even sure if you're doing hard questions(??).
Does this sound like a recipe for success?
It's like training for a big fight and having no idea if you need to work on your striking or ground fighting.
To drill down further, you have no idea if your striking is weak because of your hands or your feet … or if your ground fighting is weak because of take-down or submission defense.
Basically, your trainer has left you blind and clueless.
You might as well not train because the result is the same … a beatdown is coming … and coming soon.
But let's backup…
They're not even training you for the right fight.
Their CPA Review software feeds you a steady flow of jabs with an occasional right-cross.
Jab. Jab. Jab. Cross.
Guess what? That's boxing…
…which is wonderful training if you and your opponent agree ahead of time to wear big gloves and to only punch.
Unfortunately, you signed up for a Cage Fight.
If all your opponent does is jab, jab, jab, cross … you're good to go.
When you get into the cage with the AICPA, you're going to quickly find yourself on the wrong side of
elbows,
knees,
roundhouse kicks,
reverse-sidekicks,
kicks to your liver,
kicks to your shins,
kicks to your knees,
arm bars,
heel hooks,
guillotine chokes,
ground-and-pound,
and many more lovely surprises…
…leaving you an ugly, bloody mess.
But wait … it gets worse.
The AICPA only generally tells you what to expect.
You've prepared for a friendly boxing match … only to find yourself in a street brawl where anything goes.
Good luck with jab, jab, jab, cross.
IT DOESN'T HAVE TO BE THIS WAY. HERE'S WHY:Adaptive Learning.
"Adaptive Learning" really has an academic, big-brain computer ring to it, but it will actually end up being the secret to your CPA Exam success.
In short, the software figures out what you know (and what you don't) and adjusts accordingly.
The D-Level training partner you're currently using has no idea what you're good at.
Because of Adaptive Learning, you will likely feel like you're being picked on by being tested on material you're weak on over and over.
(No worries though – the NINJAs do it out of love).
The AICPA's Hardest Content.
Simply put: NINJA MCQ puts you through the ringer.
It's very common for people to practice using other software programs and then buy NINJA for a last-minute tune-up, only to be horrified that they don't know the material and panic.
NINJA uses AICPA-licensed MCQ and SIMS, so if the material is hard, that's because the exam is going to be hard and it's better to figure that out NOW vs exam day.
NINJA MCQ subscribers can be at peace knowing that if they are doing well in the software, then they actually know the material.
The Peoples' Champ: Affordable and Accessible.
Let's face it: CPA Candidates pay an insane amount for the CPA Exam and CPA Review materials.
As you're sitting here reading this right now, you've likely spent the equivalent of a really nice cruise on other review materials and are sick of spending money on this awful exam.
Because of this, we have priced NINJA MCQ, NINJA Notes, and NINJA Flashcards at $127.
Yes – other providers charge a lot more for software/notes/flashcards with a lot fewer features and MCQ/SIMS.
Go ahead and spend the difference on something cool – like a new iPad.
Of course, if you're one of those that equate price with quality (hey, we all do it from time to time), then we will gladly charge you $1,000 if it will make you feel better about the purchase .
(Personally, we would prefer the iPad instead). 😉
Let's jump into more of the features…
NINJA has 6,567 CPA Exam Questions (AICPA-Licensed)
Full text explanations, keywords, and citations with each question.
Fully-customizable study sessions.
Glossary of key CPA Exam-relevant accounting terms.
NINJA includes 257 Simulations.
Practice memos with BEC Written Communications.
Authoritative Literature included with Simulations.
What Score are you "Trending" Towards???
Unlimited Practice Exams!
Are you ready for your upcoming brawl with the AICPA?Chances are good that the answer is "not yet", but with NINJA MCQ, that will soon change.
Use NINJA MCQ for a week (or 8 days … 10 days…whatever you feel is right) and try it out.
If it's not for you, just email us and we will give you a
full refund, absolutely no questions asked.
(Note – don't be surprised if the questions are a rude awakening…stick with them…they will pay off.)
Our Track Record of Success:
NINJA MCQ has been an integral study weapon for over 24,000 CPA Exam sections since its 2014 launch and we're confident that you're going to love adding it to your study arsenal as well.
A recent Elijah Watt Sells Award Winner even named NINJA MCQ as an essential part of his success.
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Sea of Thieves - The Bear and Badger - a better class of conversation.
Shiver your timbers. Swab your poop and Deck your pieces of eight.
Currently in development by Rare (thats right Rare are making a game!).
Sea of Thieves is a Pirate themed MMO with a gorgeous cartoon styling and enough pirate tropes to sink a galleon.
Sea of Thieves is a shared-world adventure game (or "SWAG," as we're fond of calling it here in the office). It's a multiplayer game with crew co-operation at its core, and our ambition is to let players be the kind of pirates they want to be. Whether you'd like to hunt for legendary treasures, sail to the furthest island in the distance or hunt down rival crews, our ambition is to build a game that lets you pursue whichever adventure your salty heart desires.
Really looking forward to this. It seemed to get some excitement here during E3 as well.
I imagine the forum crew will be entirely incompetent.
In real life or in the game?
I can see a lot of hard work being undone, but it will be fun undoing it.
I'm interested to see how crews work. Size limits, factions, how spawning will work etc.
Would be good if we could get a couple of crews all sailing under the same banner. Hopefully it has a flag designing feature as well.
Definitely keeping my eye on this but not sure as of yet. Hope they get success though for doing something different.
Here and there. I imagine Windows 10/Xbox is getting fixed.
Windows 10/Bone will no longer be cross-platform, they'll just be one big platform, across both sets of railway lines, letting no trains through.
Yeah with Rare being an MS studio i suspect this will be a flag ship (pun intended) game for W10/Xbone cross play.
Looks really nice. Would be great to see Rare back to developing meaningful games for a change.
It is. As is Crackdown3. There's a list don't you know.
Heaps and stacks of lists.
Between now and 2017 we need to come up with a witty name for our crew.
Good job we have time.
I'll see you in 2017.


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IT'S A DAY of rest, and you may be in the mood for a quiet corner and a comfy chair. We've hand-picked the week's best reads for you to savour.
1. The human cost of an iPad
Charles Duhigg and David Barboza on the Chinese factories churning out our most desirable gadgets, and the dangers within them (New York Times).
When Mr. Lai's colleagues ran outside, dark smoke was mixing with a light rain, according to cellphone videos. The toll would eventually count four dead, 18 injured. At the hospital, Mr. Lai's girlfriend saw that his skin was almost completely burned away. "I recognized him from his legs, otherwise I wouldn't know who that person was," she said.
2. Learning how to kill Osama bin Laden
Annie Jacobsen tells the story of a life-or-death US helicopter mission, and the lessons it taught (LA Times).
"Here was a fleet of aircraft going into one of the most heavily defended targets in the world—blind and dumb, in formation, over the mountains, at night," Ropka recalls. It was audacious, all right. If the problem was the strength of the North Vietnamese air-defense system, then the solution was to find its weakness—a way to navigate in and out without being shot down.
3. What's it like being swallowed by a whale?
Ben Shattuck sets out to discover whether anyone has been inside a whale's stomach, and survived (Salon).
You would then enter the first stomach, coined by 19th century naturalist Thomas Beale as the holding bag. It's lined with thick, soft and white cuticle. At 7 feet long by 3 feet wide and shaped like a big egg, the first stomach would easily fit you. If you were kept in the holding bag for over 24 hours, you would likely be joined by squid, but a coconut or shark might come, too.
4. A maritime disaster waiting to happen
The real story of the Costa Concordia tragedy: was it just one man's bravado that cost lives, or something more? (Der Spiegel).
Karlheinz Knapp, who had an operation on his left knee last September, still walks on crutches. It almost cost him his life. "I often have to think about the passengers in wheelchairs," Knapp says today. "What happened to them? You don't want to think about it."
5. Working in the factory
Adam Davidson on the story of unskilled employee Maddie Parlier, and what it means for the future of factory workers (The Atlantic).
"What worries people in factories is electronics, robots," she tells me. "If you don't know jack about computers and electronics, then you don't have anything in this life anymore. One day, they're not going to need people; the machines will take over. People like me, we're not going to be around forever."
6. The lonely battle of Wael Ghonim
Benjamin Wallace-Wells on the Egyptian uprising one year ago, and the Google engineer who helped start it (New York magazine).
"I want to tell every mother and father who lost a son that it's not our fault," he said, half-regaining his composure. "I'm sorry, but it's not our fault. It's the fault of everyone who held on to power and clung to it." He started to cry again, and his voice got high and pinched. "I want to leave," he said.
… AND A CLASSIC READ FROM THE ARCHIVES…
In February last year, Paul Kendall went behind the scenes for the Telegraph to tell the real story of the Angry Birds phenomenon.
Switching on Photoshop, the designer started sketching a flock of fat, round birds with big yellow beaks, thick eyebrows and intense, slightly crazed expressions on their faces. They had no legs to speak of, but, despite this drawback, were racing manically along the ground towards some sort of castle. "I didn't think it was that special at the time," Iisalo says now.
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On Harry Potter, Amnesty International and the Moral Imagination
Jessica Gray – a.k.a. Iris Imaginoria – leads the Harry Potter-themed service.
I settled in my usual pew for the Sunday service at First Unitarian – and that was the only usual thing about it. From the pulpit hung four colorful banners, each featuring a creature – dolphin, dragon, phoenix and "wind horse." Many children and adults were in costumes that connoted magic; they waved their glowing wands in unison at key moments in the service. The offering was collected by people with elf ears – after it was explained that ELFS in this context stood for "Enriching Life through Fun and Service." A few rows ahead of me, the back of a youth's t-shirt stated the theme on the order of worship: "It's better to light a wand than curse the darkness."
Such was the climactic service of the two-week Harry Potter-inspired "Hogwarts School of Fun and Magic." Kids from First Unitarian and elsewhere in Worcester participate in the camp, while many of the counselors come from as far away as Baton Rouge, the previous home of Jessica Gray (a.k.a. Iris Imaginoria), director of faith development ministries at First Unitarian. Even though I hadn't read the Harry Potter books, I knew enough from the films to sense how the books could be read as spiritual texts – preoccupied as they are with good and evil, light and darkness, with faith and self-sacrifice.
Of course, I also couldn't resist because, face it, what's the point of even being Unitarian Universalist if you can't get a little goofy.
Little did I know that for Jessica – excuse me, Iris – the second point folded neatly into the first. When she took the pulpit for her sermon, "Let Your Light Shine," she referred to humor as one form of light to hold against the darkness.
Erin Vignes as Professor Irene Morgant, one of the heads of the house of WaveRider.
Nor could I know that among the activities in the church basement turned castle was the assembly of hygiene and school kits for Syrian refugees.
Nor, finally, had I gleaned the back story of why all this was profoundly appropriate. The "light a wand" was, of course, a play on "It is better to light a candle than to curse the darkness," the Chinese proverb that inspired the logo of Amnesty International; the candle in barbed wire, according to the organization website, reflected the hope that Amnesty "would shine a light in the darkest of places where human rights abuses go unpunished."
What does this have to do with Harry Potter? Only that his creator, J.K. Rowling, worked for Amnesty International in early adulthood; Jessica's sermon referred to Rowling's 2008 graduation speech at Harvard University, in which she addressed that period of her life in detail.
In that speech, Rowling talked extensively about her experiences at Amnesty, from reading "hastily scribbled letters smuggled out of totalitarian regimes by men and women who were risking imprisonment to inform the outside world of what was happening to them" to seeing "photographs of those who had disappeared without trace, sent to Amnesty by their desperate families and friends." Many of her co-workers were former political prisoners, living exile, forever scarred by brutal experiences; once walking down an office hallway, she heard a scream; it was the reaction of a young man being told that his mother had been executed in response to his own speaking out against injustice. This continual exposure to the darkness of the all-too-real world informed the moral universe Rowling created for her fantasy hero, the young Harry Potter.
Rowling powerfully connected the role of imagination with the call to witness and serve. "Though I personally will defend the value of bedtime stories to my last gasp, I have learned to value imagination in a much broader sense. Imagination is not only the uniquely human capacity to envision that which is not, and therefore the fount of all invention and innovation. In its arguably most transformative and revelatory capacity, it is the power that enables us to empathise with humans whose experiences we have never shared."
As for those who think they're happier not having to engage such horrors, Rowling doubts that this is so. "I might be tempted to envy people who can live that way, except that I do not think they have any fewer nightmares than I do. Choosing to live in narrow spaces leads to a form of mental agoraphobia, and that brings its own terrors. I think the wilfully unimaginative see more monsters. They are often more afraid." Whereas her Harry, of course, takes on the monsters, using his light – and more than a little faith – to beat back the darkness.
The Muggles amongst us, meanwhile, need not worry; they don't need a wand to follow this link to Amnesty International USA. And for further inspiration, try the video of Rowling's eloquent, witty, and, of course moving speech.
Classroom sign in the basement "castle" at Hogwarts camp.
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28-1. The spiritual nature, instruction and training of the children of the Church are committed by God primarily to their parents. They are responsible to the Church for the faithful discharge of their obligations. It is a principle duty of the Church to promote true religion in the home. True discipleship involves learning the Word of God under the guidance of the Holy Spirit both at home and in the Church. Without learning there is no growth and without growth there is no discipline and without discipline there is sin and iniquity (1 Timothy 4:7).
DIGEST: The current PCA text dates to _____, but still reflects the wording adopted in 1973, drawn from PCUS 1925.
The spiritual nurture, instruction, and training of the children of the Church are committed by God primarily to their parents who are responsible to the Church for the faithful discharge of their obligations, and it is a principle duty of the Church to promote true religion in the home.
The oversight of the children of the Church is committed by God primarily to believing parents, who are responsible to the Church for the faithful discharge of this duty. The responsibility of parents continues during the minority of their children, and extends to all such conduct contrary to the purity and sobriety of the gospel as parents may and ought to restrain and control.
The oversight of the children of the Church, in the first instance, is committee by God to believing parents, who are responsible to the Church for the faithful discharge of this duty. The responsibility of parents continues during the minority of their children, and so long thereafter as they remain inmates of the family; and extends to all such conduct contrary to the purity and sobriety of the Gospel, as parents may and ought to restrain and control.
I. Every person who is the child of a professing Christian is federally a member of the church, is under its care, and subject to its government, inspection and training; but he is not subject to those forms of discipline which involve judicial process, until he make a profession of faith in Christ.
II. The oversight of the children of the church, in the first instance, is committed by God to believing parents, who are responsible to the church for the faithful discharge of this duty. The responsibility of parents continues during the minority of their children, and so long thereafter as they remain inmates of the family; and extends to all such conduct, contrary to the purity and sobriety of the gospel, as parents may and ought to restrain and control.
CHAPTER II. - OF THE DISCIPLINE OF NON-COMMUNICATING MEMBERS.
After stating the obligations of parents to children in the Church, in the first paragraph, the rest of the chapter has to do with the duty of the Church, as such ; first, to instruct her children ; second, to recognize or to plead with them on their arrival at years of discretion ; and third, to continue to seek them. A paragraph is appended to determine as to the jurisdiction of what particular church given non-communicating members belong.
147.--I. The oversight of the children of the Church is committed by God primarily to believing parents, who are responsible to the Church for the faithful discharge of this duty. The responsibility of parents continues during the minority of their children, and extends to all such conduct contrary to the purity and sobriety of the gospel as parents may and ought to restrain and control.
This paragraph defines, not the full responsibility of parents to God, but their responsibility to the Church, for the behavior of their children ; and while judicial prosecution may not be had of non-communicating children, it may be had of their communicating parents for such conduct of their children contrary to the purity and sobriety of the gospel as parents may and ought to restrain and control.


Calendar Notes provides beenetworknews.com viewers / readers with a schedule of events, workshops, seminars and expo's that educate, entertain and inform.
The Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council (Council) announces the availability of the Draft 2017 Funded Priorities List: Comprehensive Commitment and Planning Support (draft CPS FPL) in accordance with the Resources and Ecosystems Sustainability, Tourist Opportunities, and Revived Economies of the Gulf States Act (RESTORE Act). In the draft CPS FPL, the Council proposes to provide its members with funding to enhance collaboration, coordination, public engagement and use of best available science needed to make efficient use of Gulf restoration funds resulting from the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. These awards will support the Council's commitment to a coordinated approach to ecosystem restoration, as called for in the Comprehensive Plan Update 2016: Restoring the Gulf Coast's Ecosystem and Economy. The draft CPS FPL is now available for public and Tribal review and comment at www.restorethegulf.gov.
DATES: To ensure consideration, we must receive your written comments on the 2017 Draft Funded Priorities List: Comprehensive Commitment and Planning Support by 11:59pm MT August 14, 2017.
Every question or comment you type will be considered as a public comment and will be part of the public record. This includes your name, e-mail, and any other information you provide.
Attendees will not have the ability to ask questions orally.
Other attendees will not be able to view your comments during the webinar.
Council staff will read and respond to clarifying questions related to issues such as to how to provide formal comment or next steps during this webinar. When answering these questions, Council staff will not identify the participant asking the question(s).
Council staff will provide written responses to all questions as part of the response to public comments.
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Please send questions by email to RestoreCouncil@restorethegulf.gov, or contact Keala J. Hughes at (504) 717-7235.
Click on the linked titles below for full details on each workshop.
7675 Mission Valley Road, San Diego, CA, unless indicated otherwise.
Business Plan C: Will You Make Money?
The final workshop session focuses on two key elements – will you make money and will you finish your plan. You will be given a financial planning template and participate in an interactive look at the effects of varying cost and revenue assumptions.
Other than face-to-face meetings, video is by far the strongest connection you can make with your target audience. Join us to learn not to fear video, how to get started today, basic equipment and scripting your videos, and unleash its power on a reasonably small budget to grow your business.
This workshop focuses primarily on two types of legal organizational structures, the corporation and LLC, along with the advantages and disadvantages of each, as well as how partnerships and sole proprietorships compare.
Learn how to customize QB for your company using the preferences. Learn more about setting up items for invoicing and customizing invoices. Learn tips for faster and easier bookkeeping and learn more about reports you need for your business.
You can do your own bookkeeping and control all your finances in-house! This class demonstrates all the basics so you can get started right away.
This is an informal conversation between you and SCORE's team of qualified executives, experts in the areas of Sales, Marketing, Finance, Management and more. The four-hour session is designed to help small business owners and CEO's who have been in existence for a minimum of two years and are looking to take their enterprise to the next level.
This workshop describes various funding sources and specific criteria used to evaluate funding requests. An experienced SBA officer will explain the process for SBA loans, a banker will talk about types of loans available, and a SCORE counselor will discuss other options for obtaining funding for your business.


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SUOAF Local 2836
The State University Organization of Administrative Faculty (SUOAF), AFSCME Local 2836, is the exclusive representative and bargaining unit for administrative faculty at the Connecticut State Universities and CSCU System Office.
The nearly 800 members who make up SUOAF are part of AFSCME Council 4's 35,000 members and part of the AFSCME International Union, 1.6 million members strong. We are also part of the AFL-CIO, which represents more than 12 million workers.
Originally established in March 1976 as the State College Organization of Administrative Faculty (SCOAF), representing administrative faculty of four chapters, one at each college campus (Central, Eastern, Southern, Western). The Local Executive Board was formed by election in that same year to represent members across all four chapters/campuses, followed by each campus electing a Chapter Executive Board. In April 1977, we reached our first contractual agreement with the Board of Trustees (BOT) for Connecticut State Colleges.
In 1983, the colleges were granted university status, together constituting the Connecticut State University System, and the union name was changed in 1984 to the State University Organization of Administrative Faculty (SUOAF). In January 2012, the BOT was replaced by the Board of Regents (BOR) and in 2013, the SUOAF Constitution was amended to add the BOR Chapter for members working at the CSCU System Office.
In 2017, SUOAF-AFSCME celebrated the 40th anniversary of our original collective bargaining agreement.
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AFSCME Home
SUOAF Constitution
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Extended Education and International Programs
Undergraduate and Graduate Degrees
Faculty and staff global opportunities
J-1 Scholars and Professors
J-1 scholars and professors application process
Exchange Visitor Resources
Events for Exchange Visitors
The International Programs Office strives to enrich opportunities for CSUMB's faculty and staff mobility as part of professional development at partner universities worldwide.
These opportunities include teaching, research, workshops, Fulbright, and/or other international fellowships.
Not only does the International Programs Office offers support and guidance for faculty and staff through the process, but the office aids in identifying resources and funding available to support initiatives and research in non-U.S. settings.
If you're interested, please review the Exports Control Manual.
Possible opportunities:
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HfWU Nuertingen-Geislingen University - Visiting Professorship Program
Thanks to a generous donation by the Educational Foundation of Kreissparkasse (KSK) Esslingen-Nürtingen for Esslingen County, Nuertingen-Geislingen University will be able to offer a Visiting Professorship to our partner universities.
The program started in the winter semester 2013/2014 and will be running for 10 years. For more information, please contact Carola Staib.
Nanzan University - Center for Japanese Studies (CJS) Visiting Faculty Program
The Nanzan University Center for Japanese Studies (CJS) Visiting Faculty Program is accepting applications for the 2020-2021 academic year.
In order to strengthen collaborative efforts with its student exchange partner schools, Nanzan University invites from among its partner schools faculty members in the field of Japanese Area Studies to teach at least one class in the CJS and to carry his or her research in exchange for remuneration for courses taught and a modest stipend.
Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences - International Days for lecturers and international office staff
The School of Information Technology and Computer Science of The Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences welcomes teaching staff and international relations officers from all its partner universities to visit the beautiful city of Amsterdam. Meet with international colleagues, have an opportunity to benchmark different services and practices of participating universities and share views on topics related to your own work.
Radboud International Staff Training Week 2022
Participate in a week full of interesting sessions, lots of networking opportunities, combined with a really nice social programme. Radboud's next Staff Training Week 2022 will take place from 20 June - 24 June. Sessions will be targeted at staff working in recruitment, at International Offices and/or Student Affairs or study advisors, coordinators of international programmes, policy advisors and career advisors.
The participation fee is €395. Radboud University covers the costs for lunches, and four dinners, including a cruise on the pancake boat, and other social activities.
Summer Visiting Scholar Program: Kyungpook National University
The Office of International Affairs at KNU invites international faculty to submit course proposals for a 3-week Summer Session: June 23 ~ July 13, 2022.
Summer Visiting Professor: Chonnam National University
CSUMB is invited to nominate up to a total of three (3) applicants for the 2022 CNU International Summer Session.
Accordingly, we hereby invite CSUMB professors under the following terms and conditions to teach at CNU for the summer of 2023:
Teaching Period: June 23 - July 20, 2023 (The program dates are subject to change.)
Teaching hours: 45 hours (3 hrs a day 09:00-12:00 or 13:30-16:30 on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday)
Medium of class: English
Class setup: Mixture of Korean and international students
Class size: between 10 to 40 (minimum 10 students)
Course topic: General courses are preferable to attract more students.
Qualification: Doctoral degree with three (3) year full-time teaching experience
Honorarium: US$3,000
Accommodation support: Guest house on campus or 1,000,000 KRW stipend
Air fare support: US$1,000 for those from Asia and US$2,000 from outside of Asia
In order to apply for this program, please contact Dean John Binkley at jbinkley@csumb.edu before November 30, 2022.
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Q: Optimize django query with Exists, Subquery and OuterRef I need help optimize this django query . The code and use case is as follows:
My code:
  user_enrolments = UserEnrolment.objects.filter(
            enrolment__enrollable__id__in=course_ids_taught_by_teacher,
            course_progresses__module_progresses__module=instance).only("id").annotate(
            submitted_attempt=Exists(
                AssignmentModuleProgress.objects
                .annotate(user=OuterRef('id'))
                .filter(
                    module_progress=Subquery(
                    ModuleProgress.objects.get(module=instance, user=OuterRef('user'))),
                    is_submitted=True)
            ))
        return user_enrolments.filter(submitted_attempt=True).count()

course_progresses - > Many to Many to UserEnrolment,
module_progress - > Many to Many to CourseProgress and
instance is current AssignmentModule in serializer iteration.
I want to get the submitted users count in the serializer , so im using a serializer method field.
To get the submitted users count, I want to check if an entry exists in AssignmentModuleProgress table with module_progress = ModuleProgress.objects.get(module=instance, user=OuterRef('user'))
User is a field in UserEnrolments Table and user should refer to current user in the user_enrolments annotation iteration. Im returning the count after filtering True condition of is_submitted.
As of now im getting the following error:
ValueError: This queryset contains a reference to an outer query and may only be used in a subquery.

A: This might be a solution without using a Subquery:
  user_enrolments = UserEnrolment.objects.filter(
            enrolment__enrollable__id__in=course_ids_taught_by_teacher,
            course_progresses__module_progresses__module=instance).only("id").annotate(
            submitted_attempt=Exists(
                AssignmentModuleProgress.objects
                .annotate(user=OuterRef('pk'))
                .filter(
                    Q(module_progress__module=instance) &
                    Q(module_progress__user=OuterRef('user')),
                    is_submitted=True)
            ))
        return user_enrolments.filter(submitted_attempt=True).count()

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Pengyou Team Updates
Dr. Graham Allison gives keynote speech to the Fall '17 Project Pengyou...	on November 6, 2017
At our most recent Project Pengyou Leadership Training Summit at Harvard, we had the pleasure of having Dr. Graham Allison, Douglas Dillon Professor of Government, Harvard Kennedy School, as our keynote speaker who spoke to us about the current state of affairs between North Korea, the United States, and China, his theory on the Thucydides's Trap, and his new book.
A Closer Look at the 2016 G20 in China	on April 4, 2016
Project Pengyou intern and Leadership Fellow, Tammy Tian, weighs in on the opportunities for constructive cooperation provided by the G20 dialogues.
Where do the 2016 US Presidential Candidates Stand on China?	on March 14, 2016
How will America's next commander-in-chief change the game for US-China relations? Learn how the 2016 presidential hopefuls' policies and views on China stack up.
Memorable Moments in US-China Relations from 2015	on January 3, 2016
To ring in the new year, we've put together a short list of moments we found most memorable in 2015 to reflect on important US-China developments and think about how to build on that progress in the future!
Share Your Vision for the Future of US-China: Youth Voices on China Video Con...	on December 17, 2015
Those who enter by the Jan. 19th deadline will also have a chance to have their work shown at CAAMFest in San Francisco as well as win $30,000 in cash prizes. This opportunity is available to Pengyous nationwide; let your voice be heard!
Success at the Paris Climate Talks Showcases Increased US-China Cooperation.	on December 13, 2015
On Saturday, December 12th, the global Climate Summit in Paris ended in a landmark 195-country accord which committed almost every nation in the UN to the common goal of lowering greenhouse gases.
EVENT: The Current State of US-China Relations: A Fireside Chat with the R...	on October 5, 2015
Join Project Pengyou in Berkeley for a candid discussion with John Thomson and Tom Gold, two of the earliest Americans to work and study in China after US-China normalized relations in 1979.
Mike Bloomberg Sees Opportunity in Climate Change for US-China Relations.	on August 20, 2015
A recent Op-ed published by former New York City Mayor, Mike Bloomberg, titled "Climate Change is Both a Challenge and an Opportunity" looks for the silver lining in China's current environmental crisis.
US-China Defense Relationships Improving Despite National Tensions	on August 7, 2015
Recent increases in military-to-military collaborations and exchanges between the US and China bring hope for a maturing bilateral relationship.
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Gilbert Fiamenyoh 2, Daniel Acquaye 1, Sheriff Danladi 1, Edmond Owusu-Ansah 1.
NB: According to some sources, the two goals in Round 3 against Dwarfs were scored by Danladi. According to other sources, Fiamenyoh and Danladi scored. I personally think the goals were scored by Acquaye and Danladi.
Joseph Addo (born 02.11.1990) is the highly rated goalkeeper of Heart of Lions. Last season he was reserve to the World Cup-participating Stephen Ahorlu (now Hapoel Ashkelon FC, Israel) but this season will probably be the first time Addo is first choice since 2007-2008 when he played for Hasaacas FC. Addo is arguably one of the brightest goalkeeper-prospects in Ghana and has several matches for Ghana U-20. Key-player Emmanuel Anarfi (born 18.10.1986) is a defender or central midfielder who is a product of the Feyenoord Academy. The captain of the team is usually Kweku Andoh – a solid defender. Defender Godfred Rockson (born 20.10.1986) is a former member of Ghana U-20. Prosper Aveh is a rather unknown defender to me but it looks like he is now rather established in the back-four. Sheriff Danladi (born 23.12.1986), also a product of the Feyenoord Academy is an excellent midfielder, formerly of Ghana U-23 and Ghana U-20. Defender / midfielder Bright Nsiah (born 19.10.1988) has really developed into a solid player since his teenage days at Arsenal FC Berekum. Daniel Acquaye is a midfielder who has been an important member of the team since 2007-2008. Godfred Asante (born 24.07.1988) is a great attacking option. The star of the team is arguably Gladson Awako (born 31.12.1990), the central midfielder who made his full international debut for Ghana A against Zambia in August 2009 and has played about 15 matches for Ghana U-20 in 2008 and 2009. However, the midfield-partner of Awako, experienced and composed Edmond Owusu-Ansah (born 02.04.1983) is perhaps just as important for the team. He is a consistent midfielder and apparently a typical coach's player. Midfielder Isaac Morgan is rather unknown to me, despite having played for Lions for several seasons. Koffi Sena Fiabo is a Togolese striker, formerly of AS Douanes in his homeland. The top striker of Lions is arguably talented Gilbert Fiamenyoh (born 06.07.1992), a product of the Red Bull Academy. Apparently he is on the radar of several European clubs. A burly striker who can cause trouble for most defenses. Kwame Adjei is a rather unknown player to me.
Edwin Osei Pele 3, Uriah Asante 2, Douglas Nkrumah 1.
NB: According to some sources, it was Yufa Zugah and not Uriah Asante that scored in Round 5 against BA Stars.
Goalkeeper Sammy Adjei (born 01.09.1980) is ever-present so far in the season. Adjei has more than 40 full international matches for Ghana, the last one in November 2007. He returned to his homeland in 2009 after playing professionally for Club Africain from Tunisia and FC Ashdod from Israel. Arguably the best goalkeeper in the local league and based on his recent performances, he could very well be challenging Richard Kingson for the number one shirt of the Black Stars. Laud Quartey is the backup-goalkeeper. Karim Alhassan (born 30.04.1991) is a rock-solid central defender and an improving reader of the game. The captain of the team despite being only nineteen. Made his full international debut against Argentina on 30.09.2009. A regular for Ghana U-20. Alhassan is usually partnered by Godwin Osei Bonsu (born 03.03.1989), a rock-solid central defender who I think deserves a chance in a bigger league. New signing from second-division side Mine Stars FC, Saeed Mohammed, could fill in as a central defender. Akwasi Bobie Ansah (born 14.12.1986) has been a revelation at right-back. Arguably one of the hardest defenders in Ghana, Ansah was signed from Kessben FC before the season. Ansah was part of Ghana U-20 in 2005 and Ghana U-23 in 2006. At left-back, Samuel Enzemoba (born 11.11.1987) and Owusu Sefa are both good choices. Both have several seasons of experience in the GLO Premier League but it looks like Sefa will be preferred. A new signing for Hearts before the season, coming from AshantiGold SC where he was known for his good tackles and his willingness to support to the attack. The versatile Philip Boampong (born 01.01.1990) is used in the central defense or as a defensive midfielder. A lot of matches for Ghana U-17 and Ghana U-20. Tetteh Nortey (born 20.11.1990) has a lot of the same qualities as Boampong, usually the regular defensive midfielder of the side, but can also partner Alhassan or Bonsu in central defense. Central midfielder Abraham Annan (born 08.12.1988) was a key player for Heart of Lions the last three seasons but it looks like competition is stronger at Hearts of Oak. Esme Mends (born 22.10.1989) is a central midfielder that has struggled with injuries. He has the ability to dictate the play and has a very good passing range. Yufa Zugah is a hard working central midfielder signed Kessben FC before the season, where he had a reputation as a goal-scoring midfielder. Seems to have a more defensive role at Hearts. He was recently added to the squad of Ghana U-17. According to my sources he is born 01.08.1989 but he was apparently registered as being born 01.06.1993 before the 2009-2010 season. In any case he is an exciting prospect. Samuel Ayisi is a midfielder for the future, signed from Seven United FC before the 2009-2010 season. Scored his first goal for Hearts of Oak in the last round of the season. Attacking midfielder / right-winger Abubakar Moro (born 07.08.1991) is a highly regarded midfielder who got his first taste of first team football last season. Obed Ansah (born 02.11.1986) is still struggling to find the form from 2008-2009, when he scored 12 goals and become a household name in Ghanaian football. At his best, he is one of the finest midfielders in the local league. Talented Theophilus Apoh (born 29.04.1989) is an attacking midfielder / winger who struggled to establish himself last season. A product of the Feyenoord Academy. Playmaker Tawrick Jibril (born in 1992) is widely regarded as one of the biggest talents in Ghana, but he seems to be troubled by bad advisors, constantly being involved in arguments regarding contracts and his future situation. Apparently Jibril was on the radar of several Premier League-clubs some years ago but interest seems to have cooled. Made his debut for Hearts in 2007-2008 but has mostly been used as a substitute. According to some rumors he is one his way to rivals Asante Kotoko, which will be a hard pill to swallow for the fans of Hearts of Oak. I personally hope Jibril will find peace soon and play regular football this season. Experienced left-winger Douglas Nkrumah (born 28.11.1986) should never be written off. It is my impression that Nkrumah often is put on the bench when new players are brought to the cub, but he always manages to fight his way back. Formerly of Asante Kotoko FC and Kessben FC. Left-winger Abdul Bashiru (born 17.04.1992) was signed from Kessben FC before the season, where he was one of the stars of the side. Not only can he provide quality crosses, he possesses a powerful shot which troubles the opposition. Wilson Andoh (born 29.11.1990) has often caused trouble for his opponents when coming on as a substitute this season. The talented attacker has previously played for Gamba All Blacks FC, Tema Youth FC and Chelsea Berekum. John Antwi is a new signing from Eleven Wise FC, where he scored at least 8 league-goals in 2009-2010. Apparently a burly striker that will need to work hard to get time on the pitch. Uriah Asante (born 06.03.1992) has been a sensation so far this season. The tricky attacker played for second division side Pure Joy Stars FC last season but is a product of the feeders team of Hearts, Auroras FC. Is either used as a center forward or as a left-winger. The first-choice as center forward this season has been Edwin Osei – often referred to as Osei Pele. Osei was brought to the club from Kessben FC this summer and was brilliant during the so-called Top Four-tournament before the season, becoming joint top-scorer together with exciting Fiamenyoh from Heart of Lions. According to my sources, Osei failed to score for Kessben in 2009-2010 and he was apparently registered as being born 17.08.1988, which probably is untrue as he made his debut for Ghana U-20 against Benin U-20 earlier this month. I personally think Osei is a gifted striker but perhaps still a bit inexperienced to lead the attack of such a big club as Hearts of Oak. A quick striker with a lot of tricks in his repertoire. Three players have gotten playing time this season that are rather unknown to me. Kofi Asiamah is apparently a striker, while I have no information on Eben Dele Aryee and Owusu Sekyere.
James Boadu 4, Hans Coffie 4, Richard Mpong 2, Joseph Hendricks 1.
Please find my post from 09.10.2010.
Abdul Wahab 2, Daniel Addo 1, George Ekow Annan 1, Prince Arkoh 1, Farouk Mohammed 1, Awudu Nafiu 1.
NB: There seems to be some confusion regarding the three goalscorers in Round 8 against Asante Kotoko. Some sources write that Samuel Adade scored one goal and that Prince Arkoh scored two goals. I personally think Annan, Arkoh and Wahab were the scorers.
Goalkeeper Ibrahim Iddrisu often gets rave reviews. Has been with Faisal for at least three seasons. Samuel Adade (born 08.08.1991) is a promising defender who was a regular last season. Kwadwo Boateng is widely regarded as one of the best left-backs in the GLO Premier League. Daniel Addo (born 03.09.1989) is the defensive start of the team, having played about 13 matches for Ghana U-20 during 2009. A strong central defender who is apparently leaving Faisal at the next transfer window. I personally think his partner Awudu Nafiu (born 02.12.1988) is more important for the team. The tough central defender received rave reviews last season. Ransford Kwakye is a good option in this position. Peter Oduro Kwarteng (born 27.09.1991) was sent off in his debut in the GLO Premier League. Nevertheless a talented defender, formerly of Hearts of Oak SC. Experienced midfielder Joseph Akoto Mensah (born 21.10.1987) is an important engine in the center of the park together with key-player Hamza Mohammed (born 05.11.1980). Mohammed played for Ceahlaul in Romania during 2007-2008 and has more than 30 full international matches for Ghana. Frank Nyarko (born 09.01.1987) is another strong midfielder, formerly of Chelsea Berekum and Great Olympics. Veteran midfielder Thomas Avorgbedor has been an important member of the team for several years. Bernard Coffie (born 09.06.1991) is a midfielder, formerly of Mighty Jets FC. Should not be confused with winger Nicholas Coffie (born 10.11.1989), known for his impressive performances for Sporting Mirren in 2008-2009. Creative winger Mickey Ofosu (born 15.09.1984) is a very popular player with the fans of Faisal and has been a consistent performer for several years. Playmaker / left-winger Enoch Ebo Andoh is apparently applying for so-called floating status, which means he wants to be released from his contract. A regular for Ghana U-20 and a brilliant talent. Striker Prince Arkoh (born 29.12.1990) has been accused of being ineffective but on his day he is a strong and lethal front-man. I am personally impressed with talented strongman Emmanuel Odoi (born 25.12.1991) who seems like a striker able to create problems for any defense. Abdul Wahab, George Ekow Annan and Farouk Mohammed are all unknown players to me.


4 Tips for Dealing With Online Defamation Unfortunately, online libel is getting more and more common. In the past, libel and slander problems only affected famous people. Nowadays, it's the average Joe that's dealing with this problem. For instance, a competitor, disgruntled customer, gossip peddler, or angry ex-spouse can now express their annoyance about their target easily, freely and almost anonymously. There's real harm to character and reputation. A negative review by your competitor could destroy your small business. A false adultery accusation on a social media platform could wreck a marriage. The list is endless. So, the following 4 tips can help you handle this growing problem of online defamation. But remember that each person has a different case and each jurisdiction has different laws.
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Restoring tranquility to Hindhead is a big part of the new tunnel's legacy
BACK TO NATURE The tarmac has now been removed on the old A3. Below, the Hindhead Tunnel
By Michael Powell
Published in the Portsmouth News on Wednesday 22nd February 2012
IT'S been seven months since the Hindhead Tunnel opened, and now finally the old A3 has been left to the wild.
For decades, bumper-to-bumper traffic went around the top of the Devil's Punchbowl.
But now, as the above picture shows, it's been given back to nature.
Most of the tarmac has been lifted and the area will be left to its own devices.
Senior project manager Paul Arnold said: 'Restoring tranquillity to Hindhead village is a big part of the new tunnel's legacy.
'Local people have played such an important part throughout the successful delivery of this major improvement project, and I'd like to thank them for their patience, especially throughout this final section of roadworks.
'I'm delighted that we are now able to hand them a road that will help to realise Hindhead's potential – both as a place to live and work, and as the gateway to some of the most stunning natural scenery in southern England at the Devil's Punch Bowl.
'It is now over to local partners to make the very most of this opportunity for the people of Hindhead.'
Ray Cobbett, co-ordinator of Hampshire Friends of the Earth, said: 'We completely support it.
'It seems to us to be a really good use for the land. To be perfectly honest it's a beautiful area. It should make a wonderful path for cyclists and walkers.'
He said he was glad it was being returned to nature rather than an emergency road if the tunnel became blocked – an idea considered by engineers.
'This is a fairly sustainable development,' he added, 'although it will encourage more traffic.'
The land is now owned and maintained by the National Trust as part of the Hindhead Commons and the Devil's Punchbowl Cafe property.
Hindhead Youth Hostel is inside the bowl. It is a natural nature reserve, filled with heathland, streams and woodland. The site has abundant wildlife including the lesser spotted woodpecker, redstart and the wood warbler.
The £371m Hindhead tunnel, which is the longest road tunnel under land in the UK, has cut journey times between Portsmouth and London by an average of 20 minutes.
February 22nd, 2012 | Category: Hampshire


Sometimes a photo just isn't complete without the backstory, so here's the backstory for this photo ... One of my favorite things to do in Cuba is to walk the streets of Centro Habana talking with anyone patient/kind/foolish enough to suffer through my weak and often offensive attempts at Cuban Spanish. I also always listen to music when I'm not embarrassing myself with my Spanglish. At the time of this photo, it just so happens I'd recently bought a pair of Beats Studio Wireless headphones. So, I'm walking the streets of Centro Habana with my new headphones on when I come across a group of kids. They quickly look at me like I'm a complete idiot (fair enough), and not the normal idiot look I get down there (which I know well) ... this was more of a "WTF is that gringo doing wearing unplugged headphones" look. While these Cuban kids clearly knew what headphones were, they had no concept/grasp of Bluetooth technology. Because of that, they quickly concluded I was another idiot gringo tourist, and one who apparently liked to walk around wearing unplugged headphones. I could tell they were giving me the "WTF look," so I called this kid over and put my headphones over his ears. I let him stand there in silence for a minute, and it was clear he was thinking "Yep, just what I thought, this guy's an idiot" ... It was at that very moment that I hit play on my iPhone and dropped the beat on the kid ... He had no idea what had just happened, but he absolutely loved it ... So, in case anyone was ever wondering, this is the look you get when you introduce a young Cuban kid to the wonders of Bluetooth technology for the very first time. I will never forget the look on his face because it puts a smile on my face every. single. time.
First, let me apologize for going so long between posts. I hate to sound like a whiny eight year old, but I got hit by the perfect storm of sickness last month, and it totally screwed my end-of-December (as well as the start of my New Year). In the future, I don't plan on going that long in-between posts, although I'm quite certain people weren't exactly sitting by their computers hitting 'refresh' in anticipation of my next blog post. If you were, well, then .... Anyway, my apologies again to all for the lengthy delay between posts.
Next, let me preface this new post by restating how absolutely thrilled I am that both the US & Cuba have taken steps towards normalizing diplomatic relations. I made that crystal clear in my last post, and, all BS aside, my feelings haven't changed one bit. I'm 100% certain restoring full diplomatic relations between the US & Cuba will ultimately benefit the Cuban people, and that's what matters to me the most at the end of the day.
Here's why you need to visit Cuba now ... After the news sunk in last month, and after I had a moment to really process the historical developments between the US & Cuba, I was suddenly struck by one overwhelming thought ... "Ohhh SH*T." Before I explain that thought, let me clarify that (1) I love the US, and (2) I'm VERY proud to be American. Ok, with that said, I can be totally honest now and say I was absolutely haunted by the mental picture of my beautiful Cuba suddenly being overrun by millions of fanny pack wearing Americans ... wool socks + sandals and all ... and that thought scared the ever-living sh*t out of me. Truthfully, it still does.
I realize the following might sound both hypocritical & somewhat arrogant, but, in my opinion, one of the things that makes Cuba so incredibly special & unique is that there aren't millions of Americans running amuck all over the island. Before my fellow gringos call me an a**hole and decide to never read my blog posts again, please allow me to elaborate ... Anyone who truly knows me knows that I don't hold a particularly high opinion of myself. They also know I rarely take myself seriously. I'm far from perfect, and no one knows this more than me (and everyone around me, lol). Each day I try to be a better person, because that's all I can do. Some days I succeed, and some days, not so much. So, I would NEVER imply that I'm a "better American" than the next American tourist. What I will say though, is that I'm a very respectful traveler/tourist. I will also add that I always try to represent the US in a very respectful manner. Unfortunately, my personal travel experiences have shown me that many Americans take a different & less respectful approach when traveling outside the US.
For example, on my second trip to Cuba, I was traveling in a group of around twenty or so Americans via a people-to-people tour. As part of this tour, we were all being driven around on a coach/bus by a very nice Cuban gentleman. Although the Cuban gentleman didn't own the bus, he drove it home each night, and it was clear he took a lot of pride in maintaining "his" bus. Well, one of my fellow Americans (the loud type who always seem to brag about how much money they have) decided to enjoy a snack on the bus (various crackers) while we were in-between stops. After he was done eating, his seat and the entire surrounding area looked like two raccoons had fought and knocked over a trash can. There were huge crumbs and discarded cracker packages everywhere. Any respectful person would have cleaned up their mess, or at least made an effort to do so. Not this guy, nope. Knowing full well the Cuban gentleman was responsible for the cleanliness of the bus, my fellow American decided to literally dump everything on the floor, crackers, wrappers, and all. To top it off, he finished up by boasting loudly "screw it, he'll clean it up, it's his job." I'd love to say I was speechless, but I actually told him how disrespectful I thought he was. He just looked at me, paused, and laughed. He could have cared less. Not surprisingly, he followed this incident up with other similar incidents all throughout the trip. In the end, he was the living embodiment of the "Ugly American' (see photo below).
This week I'd originally planned on writing about my initial impressions of Cuba after my first people-to-people tour experience back in May/June of 2012. However, given the historical shift in US/Cuba relations last week, there's simply no way I can resist the urge to add my two cents. However, before I dive into last week's historical developments, I'd like to sincerely thank those of you who actually took the time to read my first blog post. I'd also like to add, in an interesting turn of events, that group did NOT include my own Mother. Yes, it's true, the one person on Earth I thought I could count on to read my first blog post apparently had more important things to do (she's retired btw). When I asked her (somewhat excitedly/nervously) what she thought of my first blog post, she looked at me like I'd asked her to recite the square root of Pi. Talk about an awesome boost of confidence. Muchas gracias Madre. That's okay though, because this week I've decided to print out my first two blog posts and put them in her Christmas card. Feliz Navidad Madre. Anyway, I digress ... on to the events of last week.
Wow, just wow. Those were the first thoughts that crossed my mind immediately after learning of the historical developments of last Wednesday, December 17, 2014. Although I knew from multiple sources that President Obama would likely do something pertaining to Cuba (via his Executive Powers) before leaving office, I honestly didn't expect it to happen this soon. By the way, when I say "I knew from multiple sources," I don't mean to imply in any way that I'm either cool or connected, I'm just a nerd that reads anything I can get my hands on pertaining to Cuba, and I'd read several pieces that discussed President Obama's desire to address US/Cuba relations.
My second thought was a sense of almost overwhelming happiness for the Cuba citizens (more on that later). In case anyone wonders where I stand on normalizing relations with Cuba (and ending the embargo), let me state (with the UTMOST RESPECT for Cuban Americans & Cuban Exiles) that I 100% support President Obama's move towards normalizing diplomatic relations with Cuba. I also 100% support an immediate end to the Cuban Embargo. I could go on for days as to why I feel this way (and nobody wants that), so I'll just briefly state that our (the United States') relationship/policy when it comes to Cuba has never really made much sense to me. Someone once said (and I'm paraphrasing), when it comes to our foreign policy decisions pertaining to Cuba, the US seems to have lost its mind. They were implying that, for whatever reasons, the US has consistently bungled its policy decisions involving Cuba going back decades. Although I'm no policy expert, I couldn't agree more with that line of thought. For example, I've never understood our willingness to (re)establish diplomatic relations with the likes of Vietnam, China, Burma, Venezuela, Iraq, and so on, but yet, not Cuba. This is just my opinion, but, when it comes to Cuba, it seems like the US has often played the role of the spoiled kid in the sandbox who doesn't get his way, so he decides to pick up his ball and go home. I understand US/Cuba policy is extremely complex, and by no means am I implying the US is solely to fault when it comes to our past issues with Cuba, I also understand there are many, many issues left to be resolved between our two countries. It's just I've never understood why the US hasn't made more of an effort to engage Cuba with the same respect we've shown other countries (including countries we've had issues with in the past). Now, I'm not completely naive, I know the main reason comes down to one word ... politics ... but, it still never really made sense to me. So, I'm absolutely thrilled that both the US & Cuba have taken such a huge positive step towards normalizing diplomatic relations.
My third thought upon hearing the news was, boy, I bet the likes of Marco Rubio (R-FL), Bob Menendez (D-NJ), Mario Diaz-Balart (R, FL 25th), and Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R, FL 27th) are gonna be PISSED. That was a no-brainer given their well-documented positions on US/Cuba relations. As they've stated many times (and then re-stated within seconds of President Obama's press conference last week), they're going to do everything in their collective power (and they've got some serious political sway) to reverse/block/defeat President Obama's policy shift on Cuba. Now, let me be 100% clear here, while I strongly disagree with their collective opinions on US/Cuba policy/relations, I also strongly respect their collective rights to those opinions. I also want to point out that I'm not Cuban. I'm not even Cuban-American. So, my opinions on Cuba are coming from an entirely different place than those mentioned above. For example, never in my life have I (nor any member of my family) been negatively impacted by a single act of the Castro Regime (unless you count the CIA-like inspections the security guards do of my camera bag/gear at the airport in Havana). Also, I've never had property/bank accounts of mine confiscated by the Castro Regime, I've never had a family member killed/tortured/imprisoned by the Castro Regime, and I've never been exiled from my home country/family because of the Castro Regime. As such, and I mean this from the bottom of my heart, I 100% respect all others (including those named above) who have opposite opinions from mine relative to US/Cuba relations. It comes down to this for me ....The only shoes I've ever walked in are my own, so I can only speak from my own personal experiences.
Now I'd like to elaborate on my second thought above after hearing the historical news last week. That thought was overwhelming happiness for the Cuban citizens. Having visited Cuba so many times in the last couple of years, I can unequivocally state that the average Cuban citizen deserves SO MUCH BETTER than their current situation. Unless you actually travel to Cuba and see it with your own eyes, it's almost impossible to describe how difficult an average day can be for Cuban citizens. The best way to describe it is that every single day for the average Cuban citizen is a flat-out grind. All of the things I so often take for granted rarely come easy (if they ever come at all) for the average Cuban citizen. This is especially true when it comes to food (they still use ration cards ... ration cards!), clothing (I can't begin to tell you how many Cuban kids I see going shirtless/shoeless, and not by choice), shelter (you simply wouldn't believe the poor structural conditions of so many of the homes, it's unreal), and public transportation (ask any Cuban about the insane bus lines/queues). It's because of these surreal things I've seen and witnessed first-hand in Cuba that I feel so strongly about normalizing our diplomatic relationship with Cuba and ending the embargo.
I understand the argument that normalization of diplomatic relations and/or ending the embargo will lead to more money in the hands of the Castro Regime (no doubt, it will). However, at least SOME of that money WILL trickle down to the average Cuban citizen. The best jobs for Cubans are any jobs that allow for the possibility of gratuities. That's why you see so many doctors/engineers/architects driving cabs & tending bar in Havana. That's why restaurant/hotel jobs are so coveted by Cubans. It's my understanding the average Cuban earns a MONTHY salary roughly equivalent to $24 US dollars. Yes, $24 US dollars a MONTH (roughly $288 US dollars annually). So, any job in which a Cuban can earn a gratuity can absolutely change their lives immensely. From there, it's common sense ... If the embargo is lifted, you're looking at an estimated annual increase in US tourists traveling to Cuba from roughly 100,000 a year now to roughly 2,000,000 a year. That type of increase in tourism equals more jobs for Cuban citizens in the tourism industry (if nothing else, out of pure necessity). Will the majority of that money end up in the hands of the Castro Regime? Yes. However, will some of that money also trickle down to the average Cuban citizen? Absolutely. Simply put, ending the embargo will help better the lives of the average Cuban citizen, and I'm all for that.
I know I've said it before, but it's worth repeating ... The Cuban citizens I've met have been, to the person, intelligent, kind, good, hospitable people. In all my travels to Cuba, I've yet to meet a Cuban citizen that's had one negative thing to say about the US and/or Americans. To the contrary, their faces ALWAYS light up when I tell them I'm from the "Estados Unidos" (apparently I give off a Canadian and/or German vibe, because those are the two nationalities most Cubans think I am ... my apologies in advance btw to both Canada & Germany for that). However, when they learn I'm from the US, they instantly want to engage me in conversation about ANYTHING related to the US. I can honestly say, in all my experiences talking with Cuban citizens in the streets, almost every person I've spoken with has shown (without an ulterior motive) a genuine interest in, and affection for, Americans. Now, I'm not a total idiot, I'm certain there are Cubans out there that surely dislike both the US & Americans, it's just I've yet to meet one, and that's the absolute truth.
In summary, if normalizing diplomatic relations with Cuba (and ultimately ending the embargo) will help the average Cuban citizen (and it will), I'm all for it. What's that? You say ending the embargo will only help keep the Castro Regime in power? Last time I checked, the Castro Regime has been in control of Cuba since January 1, 1959. Also, last time I checked, the embargo has been in place since 1960 (in full effect since 1962). Enough is enough. So, even if it's just to yourself when no one else is listening, it's time to admit that the embargo has been a complete and utter FAILURE as a means of toppling the Castro Regime (in fact, many would argue it's had the opposite effect). History has PROVEN the embargo has been a failure. The Cuban Embargo has now been in place for 54 years. I honestly don't understand how any logical/objective person can continue to argue in good faith that the embargo has (in any way) helped remove the Castro Regime from power. Given what 54 years of history have clearly shown us, my question to the pro-embargo crowd is simple ... How much longer must the average Cuban citizen suffer? ENOUGH IS ENOUGH.
After much deliberation and thought on the matter, I've decided to add a blog to the website. I've actually wanted a blog on the site for a while now. However, given my utter lack of writing talent, combined with my inept grasp of anything resembling proper grammar, I was hesitant to advertise my shortcomings to the world ... not that anyone outside of my family (more specifically, my Mom), will actually read this blog ... Anyway, it finally dawned on me that this is MY website, and therefore I can make a grammatical fool of myself if I please. So, let my assault on the English language begin (*full disclaimer- I'm actually a bi-lingual offender, so I'm also guaranteed to screw up any Spanish I'm foolish enough to attempt in this blog*).
As an aside, not that anyone cares, but the somewhat stupid name for this blog "(cuc)blog" is a reference to the Cuban Convertible Peso (called 'CUC' for short). The CUC is one of the two currencies used in Cuba at this time (the CUC is primarily used by tourists). The other currency is the Cuban Peso (used by Cuban citizens).
I already feel like I'm getting long-winded, but I do feel the need to point out that I'm far from perfect (seriously, just ask any girl I've ever dated). I also feel the need to point out that I've never once claimed to be an expert on any subject, especially on Cuba. So, WHEN (not if) I get something wrong here pertaining to anything Cuba-related (actually, pertaining to anything), please, by all means, feel free to call me out and correct my mistake(s).
Although I'm no expert on Cuba, I would like to add that I've traveled to Cuba more times in the last two years than I can remember (I lied, it's actually 10 times and counting). So, while I can't offer you the viewpoint of an "official" expert on Cuba (whatever that may be), I can state that everything I'll talk about/discuss on this blog will 100% come from my own personal experiences in, and travels to, Cuba (unless I note otherwise). In other words, although many so-called experts may have strong opinions on Cuba & Cuba-centric issues, not all have actually taken the time to travel to Cuba to experience Cuba first-hand for themselves. It's one thing to read about Cuba in books and watch programs about Cuba on TV; but It's a whole different ballgame to actually walk down the streets of Centro Habana, to talk to Cubans in the streets & in their homes, and to actually see the very real hardships the Cuban people face every single day.
One of the things law school taught me (and there weren't many, lol), is to gather as much objective information/evidence as possible so that I can formulate my own thoughts/opinions based on that information and my personal experiences (rather than simply following the leader and regurgitating the same old positions/story lines of those who came before). I say that because I'm certain I'll end up offending people at some point with what I write on this blog (although I'd never do so intentionally). The honest truth is, I really don't care. I don't say that to sound like an arrogant jackass. It's just that I don't care if I unintentionally offend people because (1) it's impossible to please everyone, and (2) these are MY personal opinions that I've arrived at based on MY own personal experiences in Cuba, nothing more, nothing less.
Last but not least, although I truly love the country & people of Cuba, I give you my word that there are absolutely no hidden agendas here. None. Zero. I'm neither a PR person for the Cuban Government, nor am I working to undermine the Cuban Government. There are things I absolutely love about Cuba, and, well, there are things about Cuba that I respectfully disagree with and frankly don't understand (and probably never will). In the end, I'm certain I'll offend people on both sides of the Cuba debate.
For the first blog post I thought I'd just briefly share a little more background as to how I ended up getting hooked on Cuba, as well as how/when I started traveling to Cuba. Like I said on the 'about' page, while I don't recall exactly when my man-crush on Cuba first began, I do know that Cuba has fascinated me from day one. I've always loved history, and I've always loved an underdog (so says the guy who's a Barcelona & NY Yankees fan). I know that my initial interest in Cuba began because I saw it as a "forbidden island" that Americans couldn't visit. However, my real fascination with Cuba began to grow after I started studying the country and its history as a whole (rather than focusing solely on post-revolutionary Cuba as many people often do). Also, and I really don't mean to sound condescending, but I truly felt sorry for Cubans when I learned they weren't allowed to leave their own country (which was the case at the time). Come to think of it, and if I'm being honest, I still feel sorry for Cubans for a number of different reasons (and I say that with the utmost respect for the Cuban people ... not that they need me to feel sorry for them). However, that's a topic of its own for another day.
How I actually first traveled to Cuba was as simple as this ... one day in 2012 I just got tired of hearing myself say "I really want to go to Cuba blah blah blah." I was always saying the same thing, "I wish" this, and "I wish" that. Well, I got tired of wanting & wishing, so I decided to actually do something about it for once in my unmotivated life. I started researching how I could (legally, cough cough) travel to Cuba as an American citizen. Long story short, I discovered People-to-People Cultural Tours via a company named Insight Cuba. I think I found out about Insight Cuba (who I like very much) via a Google search or a NY Times travel review. Anyway, I didn't hesitate to sign both myself and my brother up for the 'Weekend in Havana' tour. That weekend trip to Havana, my first ever, took place between May 31 - June 3 of 2012. I still enjoy looking at those first two Cuba stamps in my passport (yes, they'll stamp your US passport if you ask them to ... and sometimes even if you don't ask). If there was ever any question whether I was hooked on Cuba before that first trip (there wasn't), I was 100% hooked on Cuba after that first trip. True story, when I first saw the Malecón in-person on that Thursday, May 31, 2012, it made such an impression on me that I was already planning my return visit ... and third visit... and so on. I knew there was absolutely no way a single weekend in Havana was going to satisfy my life-long Cuba crush.
Well, that's enough for this first post. I can't image that anyone actually read this entire post (other than Mom). However, if you did, I truly appreciate it, and I promise future posts will be better once I figure out what I'm actually doing (and once I reach the writing level of a sixth grader). For my next post, I'll write about my first impressions of Cuba (good & bad) during & after that first trip in 2012.
Thanks again for visiting, and I love you Mom.
Cubans on a park bench in La Havana Vieja - This was the very first photo I ever took in Cuba. It was taken before we even exited the bus in La Habana Vieja. I wasn't even off the bus and I couldn't wait to start shooting photos!


The lovely little gold nugget found in far Northern California (Siskiyou County). These dandy pieces of raw gold were all found by a prospector this past month. Nice chunky little pieces. A couple have some interesting minor quartz inclusions. Penny is for size reference only. I will ship these to you for free in a nice gem jar when you order.


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Former Twitter CTO Adam Messinger.
Twitter has lost two more of its senior executives as it faces mounting pressure to increase its revenue and grow its user base.
The company's chief technology officer, Adam Messinger, and VP of product, Josh McFarland, both announced that they are leaving the company on Tuesday.
Messinger has been Twitter's CTO since 2013, and joined the company in 2011 from Oracle. McFarland joined Twitter in 2015 through its $532 million acquisition of his ad tech startup TellApart.
Both departures come shortly after longtime Twitter COO Adam Bain abruptly stepped down in early November. Twitter also lost its vice president of ad sales, Richard Alfonsi, to Stripe in early December.
A Twitter spokesperson told Business Insider on Tuesday that the company is "taking steps to streamline and flatten the organization" by having its engineering, product and design departments now report directly to CEO Jack Dorsey.
"We believe these updates to our organizational structure will enable increased discipline in our product strategy and faster execution," the spokesperson said.
Twitter promoted Anthony Noto from CFO to COO when Bain left in November. The company is still looking for a permanent CFO while Noto fills both roles.


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China / Indian Ocean / Opinion
The limitations of the Chinese in the Indian Ocean Region against India
by Girish Linganna · 23rd August 2022
As the end of the first quarter of the 21st-century approaches, the Indo-Pacific emerged as the new analytical framework for complex manoeuvres in global maritime Asia designed to preserve the liberal international order in the face of the rise of China and its quest to refound the global system according to its criteria.
China and India are becoming major maritime powers, are actively developing port infrastructure in coastal states and, relying on foreign policy strategies, are making efforts to change the balance of power and consolidate their positions. The growing naval presence of China cannot but affect the strategic interests of India, which, in the context of this confrontation, relies on allied relations, including with Japan. The geopolitical significance of the Indian Ocean region, the Chinese initiative "Maritime Silk Road, and Indian counter-initiatives are playing out. With the escalation of military conflicts, this infrastructure can be adapted for military purposes. Thus, implementing the initiatives of the "Maritime Silk Road of the 21st Century" and "Act in the East" at the moment should not be considered as an aspiration to equal cooperation but as a process of forming two large military-economic alliances tied to China and India.
Image source: MEI
The Indo-Pacific theoretically translates the ability of the Indian Navy to frame the actions of its Chinese counterpart in the Indian Ocean while conducting counter-intrusion operations in the China Seas and counter-projection in the South Pacific. More generally, the Indo-Pacific claims to merge the Pacific Ocean and the Indian Ocean to make it a single, integrated theatre with more than half of the world's population and home to some of the most dynamic economies on the planet.
China is concerned about the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) because its bulk energy supplies pass through it and the narrow Malacca Strait, which the Indian Navy can effectively interfere with in any conflict scenario. As an alternative, China has been developing CPEC to provide an alternative road axis for moving its energy resources through the ports of Karachi and Gwadar. However, it has made firm plans to mitigate its vulnerabilities in IOR and encircle India from multiple points to negate our geographic advantage in IOR.
However, within the Indo-Pacific, the Indian Ocean is crucial for India, as it is for China. Indeed, if the first considers it as its lake, the second perceives it as its central ocean. Therefore, Chinese maritime expansion in this ocean represents a real challenge for India and the responses that the latter must provide a significant issue.
The problem for China is that the journey from its coast is very long and that its forces have to pass through straits. The Strait of Malacca is the best entry point for China into the Indian Ocean, as it has deep waters and is the strait that reduces travel time the most. Stopping Chinese forces, even in Malacca, is complex for India. The idea that the latter could close the Strait of Malacca is overstated by analysts. The Indian Navy should block the Chinese forces, but since other ships are circulating through the strait, they should be careful not to block everyone or else create discontent. This means that India should be able to inspect every ship passing through the strait. It would be a significant challenge. That said, China must indeed pass through the straits and go to Djibouti or other places in the southern Indian Ocean. It is much easier for the Indian Navy to deploy from its peninsular ports to the west and east of India as well as to send its planes to intercept the Chinese fleets. Moreover, if China develops its bases, it will have to reinforce them periodically, as well as charter fuel and other supplies there, and these can be intercepted. The Indian Navy is much closer to Djibouti or Gwadar.
Image source: Indian Navy
The Chinese bases will be vulnerable for a very long time, and not just vis-à-vis India. China has three main challenges: crossing the straits in times of war, evading Indian and potentially American forces, and the vulnerability of its bases. India doesn't dominate the Indian Ocean and probably won't in the foreseeable future, but China has significant vulnerabilities.
Chinese technological and numerical superiority in terms of the Navy is of not much use in the Indian Ocean Region as the Indian Navy has the upper hand in the region, being close geographically. China simply does not has the resources and allies, like the United States has, to operate here.
China will continue to build its presence in the Indian Ocean in peacetime, as it is more profitable while being antagonistic to India than losing them to war. It is best for the Chinese to cultivate countries like Pakistan to be a counterbalance to India and keep pressure on the Northern front, where it has the advantage.
As we learn now, it is complex for India to play the economic card against China. The economic retaliation against China following Galwan was not commercial but focused on Chinese applications, which did not particularly hurt China, except symbolically. China has not used the economic card against India either, as it probably does not need it due to its military and diplomatic advantage over India. India is going to have to maintain a balanced economic relationship with China. Despite the clashes in Galwan, China remains India's main trading partner, more than the United States or the United Arab Emirates.
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Girish Linganna
Girish Linganna is an Aerospace & Defence Analyst and Director at ADD Engineering Components (India) Pvt Ltd
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I was making a piece of jewelry yesterday for a friend P, and started thinking about her personality and all. I thought she used to be so quiet and almost formal earlier..much better now.
P: How long were you there?
Me: Hmm...Hollywood...I wonder if people think everyone in Hollywood is in the movies. As if everyone in Mumbai is related to Bollywood and movies. Nah.
Kangna...bangle...why would anyone name their kid bangle? Well, if they can name them Payal, then why not Bangle. And if anklet and bracelet are ok, then why not name their kid "Angoothi"
Logically, this should have led to me thinking about making "Angoothi" since I was making jewelry at the time. But the chain stopped there because the name "Angoothi" sounds weirrrrrd.
So...from how shy a person is ... to ... would anyone name their child a "Finger Ring"
And I like this post.. kept me entertained too!
The mind is funny that way! Cute post!
Don't you dare wake up!
Take care of her, ok?
"Far away there in the sunshine are my highest aspirations"
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In the UK, gold producer Randgold Resources (GOLD) was 2.8% lower, followed by Avadel (AVDL), a specialty pharmaceutical company, down by 2.7%, and Akari Therapeutics (AKTX), a development-stage biopharmaceutical company, 2.6% lower. Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) was 1.5% lower.
Gainers in Continental Europe were led by Nabriva Therapeutics (NBRV), an Austria-based clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, up by 3.6%, followed by telecommunication company Telecom Italia (TI) and Luxottica (LUX), an Italian eyewear company, both 2.7% higher, and Logitech (LOGI), a Swiss hardware and software products developer, up by 1.5%.