RV Tech Tips – RV Upgrades – RV Maintenance Tips + Buying an RV!
This page contains links to all the articles we've written about our favorite RV tech tips and that describe the many RV upgrades and modifications we've done to our rig. In addition, there are articles full of important RV maintenance tips as well as suggestions for things to consider when choosing and buying an RV.
From little RV maintenance tech tips to big RV upgrades, the article links are all on this page!
Ever since we began this website back in 2008 (after being on the road RVing full-time for a year), we have written lots of articles that are chock full of the many RV tech tips we've learned along the way.
Below you'll find all the article links, grouped by subject, to make it easy for you to peruse our online library of RV tech tips, RV maintenance tips, modification ideas and RV upgrades.
For reference, you can see the various rigs we've owned, both for vacation purposes (before we started full-timing) and then for living in 24/7/365 once we took the plunge to go full-time.
Learn About RVing in a Cheap Small RV – New to RVing? Don't break the bank on your first RV!
What are the Most Important Features in a Full-time 5th Wheel? – After 10 years in our fifth wheel, here are our thoughts.
How to Defrost the RV Fridge in 20 Minutes – There's an art to defrosting!
RV Dump Station Tips – Doing the Dirty Deed doesn't have to be dirty!
RV Dump Tips for Women – What's a Girl to do at the RV Dump Station?
Repacking and Inspecting Trailer Wheel Bearings – Tips for this important annual maintenance task.
How to Weigh Your RV – What is your rig's current Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)? Is it LESS than the GVWR??!!
Cleaning RV Faucets, Shower Wands and Drains – Avoid putting toxic chemicals in the RV holding tank and dump station!
How to Drive an RV in the Mountains – Tips for towing a big trailer through the Rockies. Most tips apply to motorhomes too.
Trailer Disc Brake Conversion – Unlike standard electric drum brakes, electric over hydraulic disc brakes stop on a dime!
5th Wheel Trailer Suspension Overhaul – Replacing the shocks and springs and moving the hangers too!
RV Screen Door Modifications – Strengthen, winterize and puppy-proof your RV screen door!
How to HEAT an RV in a Blizzard – Staying warm in a temperate climate is one thing, being toasty in a blizzard is another!
Bike Rack from Kuat – Carrying bikes on the back? A solid and well designed bike rack keeps them from getting damaged!
RV Electrical System Upgrade – Overview of batteries, converter and inverter we upgraded to after 8 years off-the-grid…and WHY!
Power Inverters – Selection & Installation – What to look for in a power inverter for "house-like" off-grid RV living on 12 volts.
Buying a Truck – Things to consider: Which Make & Model? Single Rear Wheel or Dually? Long Bed or Short Bed?
How to Change the Inner Rear Wheel of a Dually Truck – Hopefully this will never happen to you!
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HOME > 凧師のプロフィール > Profile "Mikio Toki" in English
Name: MIKIO TOKI
Pen name: MUKAN
Japan Kite Association
Edo-Kite Preservation Society
American Kitefliers Association
I was born and bred in Tokyo, so I have been influenced and surrounded by the Tokyo style of kite since childhood. We have many different types of kites in Japan but I make the Edo-Kaku-Dako, which is the Tokyo style of kite. When I was young kite flying was a popular pastime for children in Japan. Now there are very few places to fly a kite in Tokyo! When I was child, I use to fly kites that were bought at a toy store. When I was about ten I made my first kite, it was rectangular kite using traditional Japanese paper (WASHI) and bamboo rods. I got the bamboo by splitting a bamboo broom handle. The kite would not fly, but looking back now, it was probably too heavy. When I was 25 I had the opportunity to meet the late Mr. Katsuhisa Ota, my kite master and founder of the Edo-kite Preservation Society, which I too am a member of. It was at that time, in 1975 that I began to seriously make the traditional Edo-kites.
The kites I am currently making are Edo-Kaku-Dako's, it is a rectangular kite with many long bridle lines and a hummer, it is made using WASHI (handmade Japanese paper) and bamboo. The pictures are drawn by using Sumi, a black ink, and dyes, to create a stained glass effect when the kite is flown in the sky. I have been fond of drawing since I was a child and I studied graphic design as a student. I like to draw and compose new kite pictures very much. So I will continue to draw and make the Edo-kaku-Dako in the future. I believe that drawing the pictures of the traditional Edo-kite, which are drawn from old storybooks, Kabuki, and Ukiyoe etc. is an assignment for me and my lifework.
1950 I was born on September 17, 1950 at Nakano in Tokyo, Japan.
1969 I entered Tokyo Designer School for studying a graphic design and an illustration.
1973 I joined Japan Kite Association.
I started making assembly Edo-Kite under the guidance of Mr. Katsuhisa Ota who is an expert at making Edo-Kite. I also started studying Japanese traditional Kite-pictures by myself.
1975 My kite friends and I made Edogawa Kite Club.
I start work at Minami-Shinozaki-Jidokan in Tokyo, which is an educational institution for after school children. I made the Kite Club for children at the institution, and guided them to be the kids champion of a Train-Kite in Japan, and made a new Japanese record.
1980 I joined Edo-Kite Preservation Society.
1988 I attended Kelantan International Kite Festival in Malaysia as a guest kiteflier at the invitation of the festival. (MALAYSIA)
1994 June: I attended Redondo Beach Kite Festival.(Los Angeles, California, U.S.A.)
1995 August: I had kite-picture demonstrations and an exhibition of Edo-kites during three weeks at "Epcot World Festival Of Kites"in Walt Disney World, Florida, U.S.A., and show the people how to draw Japanese traditional kite pictures. (Orlando, Florida, U.S.A.)
September: I attended the A.K.A.(The American Kitefliers Association) convention. (Tulsa, Oklahoma, U.S.A.)
1996 February: I attended the Wellington Wind Festival as a guest kiteflier, and had a kite making workshop at there. (NEW ZEALAND)
April: I attended the Montreal Kite Festival as a guest kiteflier. (Montreal, CANADA)
July: I had my kite exhibition at Tikotin Museum of Japanese Art in Israel, three months. I had many workshops for kids and adults at the museum before the festival and flew kites with them at the kite festival held in a beach. (Haifa, ISRAEL)
September: I attended the A.K.A.(The American Kitefliers Association) convention.(Santa Monica, California, U.S.A.)
1997 April: I attended the Little Acorns Kite Festival in Miami Beach as a guest kiteflier. (Miami, Florida, U.S.A.)
September: I attended the Festival of the Winds at Bondi Beach in Sydney as a guest kiteflier. (Sydney, AUSTRALIA)
September: I attended the Bristol Kite Festival a guest kiteflier. (Bristol, U.K.)
September: I attended the Dieppe International Kite Festival. (Dieppe, FRANCE)
October: I attended the 20th A.K.A.(The American Kitefliers Association) annual convention, and my three meters Edo-kite, "Nanso Satomi Hakkenden", got the first places at a traditional category. (Wildwood New Jersey, U.S.A.)
July: I attended Sunderland International Kite Festival as a guest kiteflier. (Sunderland, U.K.)
October: I had Yakko-kite-making demonstrations at The Smithsonian Museum. (Washington DC, U.S.A.)
August: I visited Sakhalin eight days and had kite making workshops for kids and flew kites with them. I taught Japanese Top-kites to total 250 children at schools and a orphanage. (Sakhalin, RUSSIA)
2000 April: I attended Cervia International Kite Festival as a guest kiteflier. (Cervia, ITALY)
July: I attended Brighton Kite Festival as a guest kiteflier. (Brighton, U.K.)
August: I visited the Caribbean Islands, six countries, St Kitts, Antigua, Dominica, St Lucia, Barbados,Trinidad & Tobago, about one month, and had kite making workshops in each country. I taught Japanese kites to total about 700 children and flew the kites with them. (The Japan Foundation) (CARIBBEAN ISLANDS)
September: I attended The International Kite Festival in Dieppe. (Dieppe, FRANCE)
2001 February: I attended Kites on Ice 2001 as a guest kiteflier, and had kite making workshops for kids and adults. (Madison, Wisconsin, U.S.A.)
October: I attended the A.K.A.(The American Kitefliers Association) national convention. I had my kites exhibition at the hotel we staid. (Billings, Montana, U.S.A.)
October: I attended Seal Beach Kite Festival in Los Angeles as a guest kiteflier. I visited some schools and had kite making workshops for kids before the festival. (Los Angeles, California, U.S.A.)
April: I attended Cervia International Kite Festival as a guest kiteflier. (Cervia, ITALY)
July: I had kite-picture demonstrations at the Portland Art Museum. (Portland, Oregon, U.S.A)
September: I attended The Kite Festival in Marseilles. (Marseilles, FRANCE)
2003 January: I attended the kite festivals at four places in India, Jodhpur, Jaipur, Agra, Goa, as a guest kiteflier. (INDIA)
March: I attended 20th annual Fort Worden Kitemakers Conference as a teacher, and taught the people how to make Japanese Yakko kites at the workshops. (Washington, U.S.A.)
July: I attended the Bedford International Kite Festival as a guest kiteflier. (Bedford, U.K.)
September: My kite friends and I had workshops of Japanese kites and 3D kites for the students at Stephens College, one week. (Columbia, Missouri, U.S.A.)
September: I attended Seal Beach Kite Festival in Los Angeles as a guest kiteflier. I visited some schools and had kite making workshops for kids before the festival. (Los Angeles, California, U.S.A.)
April: I attended the Grinnell Kite Festival as a guest kiteflier. (Grinnell, Iowa, U.S.A.)
May: I attended the Swindon Kite Festival as a guest kiteflier. (Swindon, U.K.)
May: I attended the Cleethorpes Kite Festival a guest kiteflier. (Cleethorpes, U.K.)
August: I attended The Tokyo Style in Stockholm as a guest. I had demonstrations of kite picture drawing and the seminar of the Japanese kites. (Stockholm, Sweden)
September: I attended Seal Beach Kite Festival in Los Angeles as a guest kiteflier. I visited some schools and had kite making workshops for kids after the festival. (Los Angeles, California, U.S.A.)
September: I had a Japanese kite making workshop for adults at the paper shop, HIROMI PAPER, in Santa Monica. (Santa Monica, California, U.S.A.)
October: I visited a primary school, and had Japanese kite making workshops for students. (Seattle, Washington, U.S.A.)
October: I attended the A.K.A.(The American Kitefliers Association) national convention Seaside Oregon. (Oregon, Washington, U.S.A.)
2005 March: I attended "Doha Cultural Festival 2005/ Visual Art Gathering" in Qatar as a guest. I had my kite exhibition ( about 80 kites) at the festival. I had the Japanese kite making workshops for children and teachers at the festival in Doha. I had kite flying demonstrations at there. (Doha, QATAR / the Middle East)
June: I attended the Bedford International Kite Festival as a guest kiteflier. (Bedford, U.K.)
August: I attended "Washington State International Kite Festival" in Long Beach, WA, and had a kite making workshop at a tent. (participants: about 200 people). (Long Beach, Washington, U.S.A.)
September: I attended "Seal Beach Kite Festival" in Los Angeles as a guest kiteflier. I visited some schools and had kite making workshops for kids after the festival. (Los Angeles, California, U.S.A.)
2006 May: I attended "Daimon Kite Festival", and had a kite making workshop at a primary school in Imizu city.(Toyam prefecture, Japan)
June: I attended "the Kite Festival in Saint-Honore 2006"as a guest kiteflier. (Saint-honore, Quebec, Canada.)
September: I had a kite making workshop for kids at "Pacific Asia Museum" (Los Angeles, California, U.S.A.)
2007 February: Kite builder, Mr. Greg Kono who is the third-generation Japanese-American visited my Kite Studio 5 days, and learned about Edo-kite from me. He finally could make an assembly Edo-kaku-Dako (Japanese rectangular kite) 1.2 meters height.
2008 February: I had a kite making workshops for kids at "The Beachport Festival", and had kite flying demonstrations at there. (Beachport, Australia)
March: I attended "10th Thailand International Kite Festival" as a guest kiteflier. (Cha-Am, Thailand)
April: I attended "Philippine-Japan KITE Making & Flying INVITATIONS" with 6 members of our Edo-kite Preservation Society, and had the exhibition of many Edo-kaku-dakos and the history of Japanese kites with the Philippine kites and their history which are peppered by "Philippine Kite Association" at the shopping mall in Manila, Philippine. We had Japanese kite making workshops for kids and adults at the mall. We had kite flying demonstrations at the kite festival. (Manila, Philippine)
May: I attended "Redcliffe Kitefest"as a guest kiteflier. (Redcliffe, Queensland, Australia)
August: I had my 2nd kite exhibition "The Kite Craze / The kites of Mikio Toki" at "Tikotin Museum of Japanese Art" in Israel, from August to November, and had workshops for kids and adults at the museum. I had kite flying demonstrations and "Candy Drops for kids" at the kite festival held in Haifa Student Beach. (Haifa, ISRAEL)
October: I attended "Seal Beach Kite Festival" in Los Angeles as a guest kiteflier. I visited some schools and had kite making workshops for kids (about 600 students) after the festival. (Los Angeles, California, U.S.A.)
2009 February: I attended "NIHONGO FIESTA" with 3 members of our "Edo-kite Preservation Society", and had the exhibition of many Edo-kaku-dakos and the history of Japanese kites with the Philippine kites at the shopping mall in Manila, Philippine. We had Japanese kite making workshops for kids and adults at the mall, and had kite flying demonstrations at the kite festival. (Manila, Philippine)
March: I attended "Adelaide International Kite Festival" in Australia, WA, and had a kite making workshop for kids and high school students at a there. (Adelaide, Australia.)
May: I attended "Redcliffe Kitefest"as a guest kiteflier, and had a kite making workshop at the festival. (Redcliffe, Queensland, Australia)
June: I attended "The First San Vito International Kite Festival"as a guest kiteflier. (San Vito Lo Capo, Trapani, Sicily, Italy)
August: I attended "Income Kite Festival Singapore" as a guest kiteflier. (Singapore)
May: I attended "Redcliffe Kitefest"as a guest kiteflier. I visited a Japanese Class at the school in Redcliffe and had a kite making workshop with 32 students. (Redcliffe, Queensland, Australia)
September: I attended "Income Kite Festival Singapore" as a guest kiteflier. I had ORIGAM-kite making workshops at the festival. (Singapore)
October: We had the festival with kite flying at the campsite where very close from the Mt. Fuji. I had Ori-zome (Shibori) kite making workshops at there.(Asagirikogen Shizuoka, Japan)
2011 August: I had my 3rd kite exhibition "The Kite Craze / The kites of Mikio Toki" at "Tikotin Museum of Japanese Art" in Israel, from August to November, and had workshops for kids and adults at the museum. I had kite flying demonstrations at the kite festival held in Haifa Student Beach. (Haifa, ISRAEL)
October: I attended "Seal Beach Kite Festival" in Los Angeles as a guest kiteflier. I visited some schools and had kite making workshops for kids (about 1000 students) before and after the festival. (Los Angeles, California, U.S.A.)
November: Published my kite making book, "Marugoto Tako Tako Kite"for children with Ikadasha.
2012 April: I attended "Uiseong International Kite Festival 2012" as a guest kiteflier.(Uiseong, South Korea)
August: I attended "WSIKF (the Washngton State International Kite Festival in Long Beach" as a guest kiteflie.(Washington State, U.S.A.)
October: I attended "Seal Beach Kite Festival" in Los Angeles as a guest kiteflier. I visited 12 schools and had kite making workshops for kids (more than 1000 students) before and after the festival. (Los Angeles, California, U.S.A.)
2013 May: I attended "Redcliffe Kitefest"as a guest kiteflier. (Redcliffe, Queensland, Australia)
July: I had a workshop and demonstrations at the Museum of International Folk Art on Museum Hill in Santa Fe. The museum had the exhibition of Japanese traditional Kites, "Tako 凧 Kichi KITE CRAZY IN JAPAN" (Santa Fe, New Mexico, U.S.A.)
July: The first selling my kites at "International Folk Art Market: Santa Fe" (Santa Fe, New Mexico, U.S.A.)
October: I attended "13th ANNUAL JAPAN AMERICA KITE FESTIVAL" at Seal Beach in Los Angeles as a guest kiteflier. I visited 14 elementary schools and had kite making workshops for kids (more than 1200 students) before and after the festival. (Los Angeles, California, U.S.A.)
October: We had "Ori-zome Kaku-dako Kite workshop for adults" at the Japan Foundation in Los Angeles. "Ori-zome" is one of Japanese traditional arts, and one of "Shibori". Folded Washi paper, dip in the color (dye) and press it, then made very interesting and colorful patterns. After dry the paper, we made Kaku-dako kite from it.(Los Angeles, California, U.S.A.)
2014 March: I had workshops and demonstrations at the Museum of International Folk Art on Museum Hill in Santa Fe. The museum had the exhibition of Japanese traditional Kites, "Tako 凧 Kichi KITE CRAZY IN JAPAN" (Santa Fe, New Mexico, U.S.A.)
July: The second attendance of the market for selling my kites at the "International Folk Art Market: Santa Fe" (Santa Fe, New Mexico, U.S.A.)
August: I attended the "Kite festival in Denver"as a guest kiteflier, and had kite making workshops at the festival. (Denver, Colorado, U.S.A.)
September: I attended the "Redcliffe Kitefest"as a guest kiteflier. (Redcliffe, Queensland, Australia
October: I attended "14th ANNUAL JAPAN AMERICA KITE FESTIVAL" at Seal Beach in Los Angeles as a guest kiteflier. I visited 15 elementary schools and had kite making workshops for kids (about 1500 students) before and after the festival. (Los Angeles, California, U.S.A.)
2015 July: The third attendance of the market for selling my kites at the "International Folk Art Market: Santa Fe" (Santa Fe, New Mexico, U.S.A.)
February: I attended "OTAKI BEACH KITE FESTIVAL" at Otaki Beach, Wellingtong as a guest kiteflier. I visited a College, a High School and other, and had kite making workshops (about 90 people) before the festival. We made "ORIZOME KAKU DAKO" using WASHI paper and bamboo sticks.
(Otaki Beach, Wellingtong, New Zealand)
July: The forth attendance of the market for selling my kites at the "International Folk Art Market: Santa Fe" (Santa Fe, New Mexico, U.S.A.)
October: I attended the "Kite festival in Denver"as a guest kiteflier. I visited elementry schools in Denver, and had kite making workshops at the schools. (Denver, Colorado, U.S.A.)
October: I attended "16th ANNUAL JAPAN AMERICA KITE FESTIVAL" at Santa Monica Beach in Los Angeles as a guest kiteflier. I visited 16 elementary schools and had kite making workshops for kids (about 1400 students) after the festival. (Los Angeles, California, U.S.A.)
June: I attended the"Int. Kite Fliers Meeting Fano 2017"as one of the guest kitefliers from Japan. I had a Yakko-kite making workshop with Eurepeah kite makers at the library in Fano. (Fano, Denmark)
September: October: I attended the "Kite festival in Denver"as a guest kiteflier. I visited elementry schools in Denver, and had kite making workshops with about 900 students at the schools. (Denver, Colorado, U.S.A.)
October: I attended "HITACHI School Visiting workshops" in Los Angeles. I visited 16 elementary schools and had kite making workshops for kids (about 1500 students). (Los Angeles, California, U.S.A.)
October: I attended the "Kite festival in Denver"as a guest kiteflier. I visited elementry schools in Denver, and had kite making workshops with about 900 students at the schools. (Denver, Colorado, U.S.A.)
October: I produced "Edo Kaku-dako pictures of Skateboard" 3 types (Kintaro, Fujigoe Ryu, Oeyama) in collaboration with the limited company Seigado (traditional Crafts "Yamanaka Lacquer Ware" Kaga City, Ishikawa Prefecture).
My kites have preserved at following museums
The Kite Museum of Japan Kite Association in Tokyo.
Sio-to-Tobacco Museum in Tokyo.
Uchinada Kite Museum in Ishikawa prefecture.
Yokaichi Odako Kaikan Museum in Shiga prefecture.
The Smithsonian Museum in Washington DC, U.S.A.
My kites are also on display at shopping centers, at hotels,
at the premises of large companies and in public gardens
as one of the New Year's decorations in Japan, every year.
Address: 6220-3 Hongo Chosei-son Chosei-gun Chiba 299-4345 JAPAN
PHONE/FAX: 81-475-32-7708
E-mail: tokikite@nifty.com
URL: http://kite.life.coocan.jp
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De Dom van Königslutter is een van de zeven zogenaamde keizerdommen. Deze dom werd in 1135 als benedictijnse abdijkerk in Königslutter am Elm gesticht door keizer Lotharius III van Supplinburg, dit ter ere van de heilige Petrus en Paulus.

De voltooiing van het romaanse gebouw vond pas in 1170, decennia na zijn dood, onder de regering van Hendrik de Leeuw plaats. Het kerkgebouw is een kruisvormige pijlerbasiliek met een lengte van 75 meter en een hoogte van 18 meter, voor de twaalfde eeuw een zeer groot bouwwerk. De dom van Königslutter werd op het hoogste punt in de stad gebouwd.

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The science of cannabis and cannabinoids encompasses a wide variety of scientific disciplines and can appear daunting to newcomers to the field. The encroachment of folklore and 'cannabis culture' into scientific discussions can cloud the situation further. This Primer Review is designed to give a succinct overview of the chemistry of cannabis and cannabinoids.
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Self‐initiated use of topical cannabidiol oil for epidermolysis bullosa
March 8, 2021 /by Michelle Smith
Epidermolysis bullosa is a rare blistering skin disorder that is challenging to manage because skin fragility and repeated wound healing cause itching, pain, limited mobility, and recurrent infections. Cannabidiol, an active cannabinoid found in cannabis, is postulated to have antiinflammatory and analgesic effects.
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Effect of cannabis on oxaliplatin-induced peripheral neuropathy among oncology patients: a retrospective analysis
February 15, 2021 /by Michelle Smith
Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) is a common and dosage-limited oxaliplatin-related toxicity. To date, there are no successful interventions for CIPN prevention or treatment.
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Effects of cannabis use on alcohol consumption in a sample of treatment-engaged heavy drinkers in Colorado
February 8, 2021 /by Michelle Smith
Cannabis is commonly used among people who drink alcohol, but evidence suggests a nuanced relationship between alcohol consumption and cannabis use. In particular, among individuals undergoing alcohol treatment the impact of cannabis on alcohol intake may depend upon cannabis use frequency.
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Cannabis is associated with blood pressure reduction in older adults – A 24-hours ambulatory blood pressure monitoring study
Medical cannabis use is increasing rapidly in the past several years, with older adults being the fastest growing group. Nevertheless, the evidence for cardiovascular safety of cannabis use is scarce. The aim of this study was to assess the effect of cannabis on blood pressure, heart rate, and metabolic parameters in older adults with hypertension.
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'Cannabis' ontologies I: Conceptual issues with Cannabis and cannabinoids terminology
January 7, 2021 /by Michelle Smith
SCC member Kenzi Riboulet-Zemouli identifies a coherent nomenclature for cannabis products (whether derived from Cannabis sativa L. or not). The paper was published in Drug Science, Policy and Law in December of 2020.
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Let me just begin by saying this: training your own service dog is a lot of work. Like, a LOT.
My girl is energetic and playful, and she loves to train. Mostly she loves it because she's powerless against cookies (ha!), but also because training means she has my undivided attention. We are "playing" all these cool games together. And there is food! And loves! And pats! And praise!
Training is just downright fun for Peabody. Sadly, it isn't always as fun for me.
I don't say that because I don't like training (because I do!). Or because Peabody is annoying (though sometimes she is). I say that because there are lots of days I don't have enough stamina to train. It's very hard to keep up with a puppy that has an endless amount of energy, especially when you are struggling to cope with a disability that means you require a service dog in the first place.
BUT, there is a light at the end of the tunnel. And there are ways to train that will make your life so much easier, even if you're having a bad day. The truth is that every moment can be used to train. You don't have to set aside special time-slots everyday or follow a strict schedule (though I do this most days as well. Those sessions are important too!). Sometimes you gotta improvise and go with what works best for you. If I only have so much energy in a day, and I have lots to accomplish besides dog training, then how do I make it work?
Don't think of training as something you only do with a professional – every moment in your home, your pup is learning something. And it's not always what you want them to learn! Example: Peabody has a very rotten habit of trying to jump on my counters. I don't allow this, but she tries to do it anyway. I correct her each and every time, and someday we will get to the point where it stops. But this is a trainable moment! It's something I can do everyday (sadly, because Peabody is so stubborn, it is sometimes many, many times in a day). It's not part of a session, and it isn't planned, but it is still training.
Use household chores as training moments – this is my favorite thing to do! Regardless of dog training, my laundry still needs to be done. Why not use this as a way to train your pup? Example: On laundry day, I tether Peabody to me and we start in my bedroom. We practice a "down/stay" while I load the basket. Sometimes we practice "leave it" when I drop socks (or do this on purpose!). We practice "up" and "with me" (walking beside me) as I go to the laundry room. Then we "down/stay" again while I load the laundry. Even the sounds of the machine working may be something your dog needs to adjust to, which is…. you guessed it, training! You can use this concept all day long with a variety of tasks.
Nothing in life is free – Oh, your pup is hungry and wants breakfast? Ok. Sit first. Wait patiently while I put the food in your dish. Look at me. Maybe lay down. Or give me a high five. Something. Okay, now you can eat. Easy, right? Remember, everything is a training moment! I've done this since Peabody was little, and she is so good about not jumping me to get her food. Not only is she learning manners, but I'm re-enforcing other behaviors by asking her for them before she gets the thing she really wants. Why waste the opportunity?
BEST THING EVER, am I right? Who doesn't want an adorable puppy that is behaving and laying down quietly? Not me! I like to use this on days when I really just don't have a lot to give. Even though it doesn't seem like it, this is also training. You are teaching your pup patience. You are teaching them that their crazy antics won't get them anywhere. You are teaching them to just be with you. Combine it with other activities to boost that training. For example, once Peabody got the hang of this I added my breakfast to the mix. I eat while she is expected to stay still. No begging. No climbing in my lap. Nothing. Eventually I will start this in other locations in my home. And outside of my home. This is super easy to incorporate into everyday living, and it is so, so useful.
Touchy touchy – You know what a super easy way is to incorporate training into your day? Touch your dog! Like, all the time. Pick up their paws. Flop their ears over and look at them. Rub their legs and bellies (like a vet would). Open their mouth and look at their teeth. Get your pup used to being touched! This is super important, and it is so easy to do. Who doesn't love loving on their dog?! You might as well get useful training out of all that loving, yes?
Be patient with your dog and yourself – If I manage to keep my pup alive, don't let her learn any new bad habits, get in a 5 minute training session, and also keep myself functional for a whole day? Sometimes that is a check in the win column, and it's all I need. Cut yourself a break once in a while! Training a service dog is a LOT of work, remember? Being patient with your pup, showing them you can be counted on for that, is training too. Your pup is going to learn your habits. He/She will start to know when you are having a good day versus a bad day. Show your dog how you want them to behave when you are having a bad day. Call in a dog walker if you need to. Ask a neighbor to let your pup out to pee. Your dog learning it is ok for someone else to walk them when you are having a bad day? That's training too! Talk to the people in your support system. Get them on board with what you and your pup need. Use them to help with that everyday training when you need it.
Don't forget: every moment you are with your dog, they are learning something. Make sure that "something" is what you want them to learn, not a bad habit! That means training all the time, and using those moments in the best way you can to help train the best service dog you can have. You've got this!
At the time of this post, Peabody is a year old.


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Q: Is it ok to share private key file between multiple computers/services? So we all know how to use public key/private keys using SSH, etc. But what's the best way to use/reuse them? Should I keep them in a safe place forever? I mean, I needed a pair of keys for accessing GitHub. I created a pair from scratch and used that for some time to access GitHub. Then I formatted my HDD and lost that pair. Big deal, I created a new pair and configured GitHub to use my new pair. Or is it something that I don't want to lose?
I also needed a pair of public key/private keys to access our company systems. Our admin asked me for my public key and I generated a new pair and gave it to him. Is it generally better to create a new pair for access to different systems or is it better to have one pair and reuse it to access different systems? Similarly, is it better to create two different pairs and use one to access our companies systems from home and the other one to access the systems from work, or is it better to just have one pair and use it from both places?

A: You should definitely have separate private keys per origin. Basically that means there should generally be a single copy of each private key (not counting backups). It's ok to use the same private key from closely related machine, in situations where breaking into one basically gives you access to the other (for example if they're in each other's shosts.equiv). Don't use the same private key on machines in different realms (e.g. home and work), never share a private key between two users, and never share a private key between a laptop and any other machine.
For the most part, I don't see the point in having different private keys for different destinations. If a private key is compromised, all other private keys stored in the same directory will surely be compromised as well, so there would be added complication for no security benefit.
If you follow these principles, each key pair identifies one (machine, user) pair, which makes authorization management easier.
I can think of two exceptions to the general rule of a single private key per origin:

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*If you have a passwordless key that gives access only to a specific command on a specific machine (e.g. an automated backup or notification mechanism), that key must be different from the general shell access key.

*If some machines are intermittently connected, you might have an old private key alongside a new private key, until you get around to finish deploying the new key.

A: I don't know what's the best way but I can tell which my way is.
As a sysadmin I use a different key to access each server/service as root. This way, if a key is lost or compromised I limit the risk to one single server and I don't need to update all my services with brand new keys.
Speaking of users, I use a different key for each one of them. With that key the user can access the service he needs as an unprivileged user. This way, I can easily grant or revoke access to single services to each user. In case the user looses his key I can delete it from all the services and limit the risk of unauthorized access.

A: I believe you could use the private key anywhere as long as you put a passphrase on it, meaning to say if you would like to share your private key with few machines, say laptop 1, 2, desktop 1, 2, should be fine.
From my experience, my main machine is my desktop that I does most of my job with its powerful processor, but at times I need to use my laptop on mobile, troubleshooting in data center and stuff, so, I could still login to any hosts that I have my public key resides in.

A: At my company we use these Keys user specific. That means case two. The user has his own key and this one is used for every machine he uses to connect to the company system. my opinion is to use one key for one system. That means you use this key on every machine you need to connect to the specific networks. For your case that would be one key for GitHub and one key for the company system. So, if your admin asks you again, I would give him the same key as last time. not a new one.
But, I don´t know if there is a common usage policy for these keys and I am doing it wrong ever since. That sure is possible ;-)

A: The public key you generated is for everyone. It will allow them to
a) check authentizity
b) encrypt for you
The private key is, well, private.
It is only for you. And it's the key you should backup somewhere, in a secure place. You can also encrypt it with a secure password if you save it on an USB stick for example.
The public key is your identity to others.
So there's no problem / it's better to use one key pair for everything, at least where you don't want to use an explicit new identity, so others won't know it's you.

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"""
Latin Hypercube Sampling and Descriptive Sampling

This file is part of PUQ
Copyright (c) 2013 PUQ Authors
See LICENSE file for terms.
"""
from __future__ import absolute_import, division, print_function

import sys
import numpy as np
from puq.util import process_data
from puq.psweep import PSweep
from logging import debug
from .response import SampledFunc
from puq.jpickle import pickle
from puq.pdf import UniformPDF

class LHS(PSweep):
    """
    Class implementing Latin hypercube sampling (LHS).

    Args:
      params: Input list of :class:`Parameter`\s.
      num: Number of samples to use.
      ds(boolean): Use a modified LHS which always picks the center
        of the Latin square.
      response(boolean): Generate a response surface using the sample
        points.
      iteration_cb(function): A function to call after completion.
    """
    def __init__(self, params, num, ds=False, response=True, iteration_cb=None):
        PSweep.__init__(self, iteration_cb)
        self.params = params
        num = int(num)
        self.num = num
        self.ds = ds
        self.response = response
        self._start_at = 0

        if self.response:
            # To generate a complete response surface, use Uniform distributions
            # with the same range as the original distributions.
            for p in self.params:
                if ds:
                    p.values = UniformPDF(*p.pdf.range).ds(num)
                else:
                    p.values = UniformPDF(*p.pdf.range).lhs(num)
        else:
            for p in self.params:
                if ds:
                    p.values = p.pdf.ds(num)
                else:
                    p.values = p.pdf.lhs(num)

    # Returns a list of name,value tuples
    # For example, [('t', 1.0), ('freq', 133862.0)]
    def get_args(self):
        for i in range(self._start_at, self.num):
            yield [(p.name, p.values[i]) for p in self.params]

    def _do_pdf(self, hf, data):
        if self.response:
            # The response surface was built using Uniform distributions.
            # We are interested in the mean and deviation of the data
            # that would have been produced using the real PDFs. For this,
            # we need to compute a weighted mean and deviation
            weights = np.prod([p.pdf.pdf(p.values) for p in self.params], 0)
            tweight = np.sum(weights)
            mean = np.average(data, weights=weights)
            dev = np.sqrt(np.dot(weights, (data - mean)**2) / tweight)

            print("Mean   = %s" % mean)
            print("StdDev = %s" % dev)

            rsd = np.vstack(([p.values for p in self.params], data))
            rs = pickle(SampledFunc(*rsd, params=self.params))
            return [('response', rs), ('mean', mean), ('dev', dev)]

        else:
            print("Mean   = %s" % np.mean(data))
            print("StdDev = %s" % np.std(data))
            return [('samples', data), ('mean', np.mean(data)), ('dev', np.std(data))]

    def analyze(self, hf):
        debug('')
        process_data(hf, 'lhs', self._do_pdf)

    # extend the sample size by a factor of 3
    # This works for DS because it always chooses the center of the probability bins.
    # This means we can extend by using 3 times the bins.
    # |     *     |     *     |
    # | * | * | * | * | * | * |

    def extend(self, num=None):
        if not hasattr(self, 'ds') or not self.ds:
            print("You must use Descriptive Sampling to extend.")
            sys.exit(1)

        print("Extending Descriptive Sampling run to %s samples." % (self.num * 3))
        for p in self.params:
            if self.response:
                v = np.sort(UniformPDF(*p.pdf.range).ds(self.num * 3))
            else:
                v = np.sort(p.pdf.ds(self.num * 3))
            # remove the ones we already did
            v = np.concatenate((v[0::3], v[2::3]))
            p.values = np.concatenate((p.values, np.random.permutation(v)))
        self._start_at = self.num
        self.num *= 3

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Iconic star of tourism drama "Girls in the Sun" Yannis Voglis passes away at 79
Voglis was best known for starring at the 1968 drama "Girls in the Sun", one of the first films around tourism in Greece
Greek Popular theater and film actor Yannis Voglis has passed away, at the age of 79, on Wednesday morning.
The actor was recently hospitalized at an increased care unit and underwent two surgeries. The hospital announced that multiorgan failure was the cause of death.
Voglis was born in Athens in 1937 and studied drama at the school of Pelos Katselis. His first stage appearance took place in 1961 in a play directed by Karolos Koun.
At the same time he pursued a career in film and was best known for his appearance in the 1968 drama Girls in the Sun. He also received critical praise for his performance in 1966's The Soil was Colored Red.
According to the Girls in the Sun plot, a young English tourist called Annabel meets a Greek shepherd during her vacation on a Greek Island. On their first encounter in a field,the shepherd approaches Annabel wanting to give her some almonds but scared of his rustic and rough appearance she misunderstands his intentions and runs away. Soon, he is found in prison accused of the supposed rape of Annabel.She regrets overreacting and tries to persuade the authorities to release him. Gradually, they fall in love and after being released from prison he follows her to Athens but she must return back home and it seems that their innocent love doesn't have a future.
Greek banks struggle to sort out e-transactions for income tax deduction
Mid-season spring sales from May 1 to May 15 throughout Greece


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As noted by Edmunds, "head-turning style plays a major part in the small Benz's appeal." Its instantly recognizable profile certainly turns heads across anywhere from Beverly Hills to Los Angeles to Van Nuys, and each generation takes it in a slightly different direction. Technology remains at the top of its class year after year, so you can expect even older models to bring features that seem sourced from the cutting-edge.
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A publication of Vietnam Veterans of America, Inc. ®
August 2000/September 2000
Our Day In The Sun: A Veterans Day Message
By George C. Duggins
This Veterans Day, Vietnam Veterans of America gains its rightful place in the sun as wehost the nation's official Veterans Day 2000 Ceremonies at Arlington National Cemetery.
This honor recognizes the dedication of all VVA members and salutes our unrelentingefforts to secure justice and recognition for the service and sacrifices of our generation of veterans. We've been working on these goals for more than two decades. Let's not kid ourselves: It has been a struggle.
In the early days, we faced an entrenched adversary we referred to as the Iron Triangle, consisting of the VA, Congress, and some of the traditional veterans service organizations. They often blocked innovative initiatives that would have changed the landscape of veterans affairs in this country.
We were challenged every step of the way on our march to secure Judicial Review of VA decisions until 1983 when the Court of Veterans Appeals was created as part of landmark legislation elevating the Veterans Administration to cabinet status.
We faced a daunting task while seeking our Congressional Charter, which connoted the legitimization of our service and our ethics. Only after a full-court press lobbying effort by VVA's leaders and our friends in Congress did the Senate vote to grant our charter, thus making VVA a recognized player on the national level and leveling the playing field for Vietnam veterans.
To be sure, we have been stubborn, uncompromising, and tenacious in our efforts to ensure the VA address the complex needs of our generation of veterans and our families. It was the unyielding pressure of our membership that secured the future of the Vet Center program and caused the VA to recognize the critical need for counseling services for veterans, now extended to veterans of all conflicts.
It was through our untiring advocacy that legislation was enacted providing service connection for a variety of Agent Orange-related illnesses, including the recognition that children of Vietnam veterans are affected as well, with the historic granting of benefits to children who suffer with spina bifida.
VVA members have been ahead of the curve on the issue of hepatitis C, one of the crueler health problems we face. Those of us who came home apparently healthy, now--after 25 years--face the uncertainty of the effects of this disease, including the risk of passing it on to our spouses and children.
We have worked for 22 years through our devotion to our duty as veterans, and through our undying loyalty to the memory of our comrades whose service and sacrifice is memorialized on granite and marble monuments across this great country of ours.
We got here because veterans refused to take no for an answer. We got here because VVA members chose to fight for what is right. We got here because you live every day as our motto says, ``In Service to America.''
Our country and our veterans owe you--the members of Vietnam Veterans of America-- a great debt. The opportunity to host the National Veterans Day 2000 Ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery is your day in the sun. You have earned it.
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Saying Goodbye to Andrew Jackson
It has been 24 hours since we began reporting on the ongoing death of 7th president Andrew Jackson. As we continue to say goodbye to the man who was known as "Old Hickory," fans and critics alike all agree that this topic is getting tiresome.
"My god, he's been dead for 164 years," said the reporter who is currently writing this. "And his actions led to the deaths of at least 15 Native Americans. Therefore, I don't know we are covering him still being dead so heavily."
"I think he was awesome," said current president Barack Obama, whose words have been taken out of context.
"I agree," said the Battle of New Orleans.
"What am I, chopped liver?" asked more recently-deceased president Gerald Ford.
"No, I am," said foie gras.
"No, you're not," said Wikipedia.
"You're lying," said Encyclopedia Britannica.
"How did you know?" said Richard Nixon.
"Where am I?" asked Ronald Reagan.
"I'll find you," said Jimmy Hoffa.
"Hey, where's Waldo?" asked a bestselling book in 1987.
"I'm over here," said Ralph Waldo Emerson.
"Well, I feel enlightened," said Transcendentalism.
Representatives of Andrew Jackson have thus far remained mum on the continued deceased state of the former president. A memorial service was planned 164 years ago, and Jackson's body was laid to rest where it remains to this day, next to his wife Rachel at their home near Nashville.
Posted by The Honorable Mayor of Bethville at 2:08 PM
Labels: Andrew Jackson, presidents, untimely deaths
abigail smith, colonial williamsburg said...
i think it's important that we keep the continuing death of jackson in the news, because he was one of us, a democrat through and through--even if people say he did everything he could to look like a republican. the media and tabloids are always exhorting us to "think about the Indians, the poor Indians!" but no jury ever convicted jackson of killing a single native american. and in the end, where's the proof? all we have is some "supposed" evidence of skirmishes outside of pensacola. i'd like to point out that those native americans didn't even speak english. we do. and we know the truth. the republicans will do anything to tarnish a democrat who dares to shine!
angiesyounglover said...
BUT WHAT WILL HAPPEN TO HIS KIDS???
oh wait. in the wake of long coverage of his death, his kids, too, have died. whoops.
Osceola said...
Abigail Smith, you ignorant slut.
The Honorable Mayor of Bethville said...
@ayl: How interesting that you should mention the children. I shall be reporting on them soon.
BethanyBez said...
I'm glad I finally had a chance to get up-to-date here. And it's nice to see that Jackson's resting place continues to receive aluminum balloons.
@bethany: Actually, that particular balloon has been there since 1845.
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Hungarian Doctors Seek Higher Pay
By Gergo Racz
Updated Dec. 30, 2011 12:01 am ET
Hungary's health-care system could face serious staffing problems in a few days, as more than 2,500 medical professionals have said they are set to quit their jobs on Jan. 1 if they aren't granted higher salaries.
Health-care workers are demanding higher pay, saying the current level is insufficient to make a living. Earlier in the year, they turned in their resignations, which are to take effect at the end of this month unless the demands are met.
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Do You Need to Get Rid of Bed Bugs?
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Do you have a bed bug problem? Whilst you can prevent these pests from getting in your bed by using coverings, you cannot make this a permanent solution.
Do you have a bed bug problem? Whilst you can prevent these pests from getting in your bed by using coverings, you cannot make this a permanent solution. You will eventually need to contact a bed bug exterminator in Edmonton Alberta. By taking this step, you can find out what you need to do to prevent a future problem.
Do You Operate a Hotel?
Whether you run a hotel or you live in a residence, you need to review the plans for bed bug control in Edmonton Alberta. Doing so will help you get a better grasp on a difficult situation. Bed bugs are difficult pests to destroy, as they are tiny, and people do not know they have bed bugs until they experience bites from the insects.
The insects are usually very small and brown, and cannot be easily seen. They may take on a red hue if they have been feeding on the flesh of humans. If you see bed bug bites on you, you need to contact a company that specializes in bed bug treatment in Edmonton right away.
You do not want to wait when you have this sort of problem. Otherwise, it will only get worse. When you see the bites, they will usually appear on your stomach or side. They usually are very small and look like small pimples. If you cannot explain the origin of the spots, they are likely due to bed bugs. This is a clue that you may have an infestation problem.
By taking precautions and contacting an exterminator, you can get the situation under control. Never wait to address this type of problem, as doing so, as stated, will only make things worse overall. The more proactive you are, the easier it will be to stay on top of any infestation, especially when it comes to unwanted pests such as bed bugs.
Bed bugs can make a place rather inhospitable. That is why any bed bug problem needs to be dealt with quickly. Give yourself a reprieve by talking to a pest control specialist. He or she will be able to direct you to the right treatment plan for your commercial business or residence. First, go online and review the services of pest control professionals in your area. Make sure you choose a company that knows all there is to know about controlling bed bugs and getting rid of them.
The author works as a bed bug exterminator in Edmonton Alberta. He is a frequent blogger who offers various tips & tricks to eliminate bed bugs from the place of living. Visit https://youkillbedbugs.com/ for more details.


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Russian Analyst: No Mideast Peace in Near Future
Peace between Israel and its Arab neighbors is not likely "by 2020 or by 2030," according to a Russian expert for Arab studies who spoke at a Jordanian conference under the title, "Middle East 2020: Is a Comprehensive Settlement Possible?" this week.
Analyst Sergei Demidenko, of the Institute of Strategic Studies and Analysis, said there has been no change in the three major issues between Israel and the Palestinian Authority. They are the status of Jerusalem, foreign Arabs claiming a home in Israel and Jewish development in Jerusalem and Judea and Samaria.
Significant Quantities of Oil Discovered in Center of Israel
An everlasting hope of finding significant amounts of oil in Israel may have been realized with the announcement Thursday that "significant quantities" of oil were found in a well in the area of Rosh HaAyin, a city located east of Tel Aviv on the western edge of Samaria.
The Givat Olam (Hebrew for "Hill of the World") Exploration Limited Partnership informed the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange of the discovery, but added, "At this stage it is not possible to estimate the significance of these findings." The company's stock more than doubled on the stock market, according to Globes.
The firm said the oil was found late Wednesday night and that "more than 60 percent gas was measured in the drill mud." The commercial potential of the oil field will not be known until tests and calculations on production and processing can be completed.
The "Meged" well in the Rosh HaAyin area is one of the few that have been drilled outside of the Negev and Dead Sea area. Several studies by independent consultants have confirmed the potential for oil in the area, and previous drillings have encouraged the prospects of discovering enough oil and gas for commercial production.
Earlier this year, a huge gas field was discovered off the Mediterranean Coast. The gas is expected to be on line in three years and is anticipated to help Israel become self-sufficient in gas. It also is providing hundreds of high-paying jobs for developing the field and bringing the gas from the sea, off Hadera and Haifa, to the coastline.
If the Meged well proves commercially viable, it will further Israel's longtime hope of being energy independent and is likely to strengthen the shekel against world currencies.
Israeli Wargame Sees U.S. Sidelining Netanyahu on Iran
Israel will find itself diplomatically sidelined and militarily muzzled as the United States pursues a nuclear deal with Iran next year, according to a closed-door wargame at Israel's top strategic think-tank.
Not even a warning shot by Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu -- the simulation featured an undeclared Israeli commando raid on Iran's Arak heavy water plant -- would shake President Barack Obama's insistence on dialogue.
Israel's arch-foe, meanwhile, will likely keep enriching uranium, perhaps even winning the grudging assent of the West. "The Iranians came out feeling better than the Americans, as they were simply more determined to stick to their objectives," said Giora Eiland, a former Israeli national security adviser who played Netanyahu in the November 1 wargame at Tel Aviv University's Institute for National Security Studies (INSS).
Reflecting Israel's relative isolation, Eiland and his team spent much of the simulation sequestered from the multilateral talks in the snug, three-story INSS building.
"Netanyahu" did have hallway encounters with President Barack Obama -- played by Zvi Rafiah, an Israeli ex-diplomat with extensive U.S. ties. But their chats were hasty and hazy. "Our leverage over the Americans, when we could pry them away from the Iranians and Europeans and others, was limited," Eiland told Reuters. "Pretty much the only card we had to play was the military action card. And that's a faded card."
Assumed to have the region's sole atomic arsenal, Israel has hinted at preemptive air strikes as a last resort for denying Iran the means to make a bomb. But many experts believe Israel would be tactically stymied and loath to cross Washington, which is wary of unleashing a fresh Middle East conflict. "I care about Israel. I must defend Israel. But Israel cannot act unilaterally," said Rafiah, channeling Obama.
The simulation -- in which several serving Israeli officials took part on condition their names would not be made public -- was run by Emily Landau, a senior INSS policy expert. Reuters obtained a first look at the conclusions after they were passed to the Netanyahu government.
"The idea was to create a situation whereby the Americans try a new, bilateral approach to Iran -- both in terms of curbing its nuclear project and finding a way of satisfying its other demands," said Landau, who sees little future for U.N. Security Council sanctions given Russian and Chinese balking.
An Israeli Foreign Ministry spokesman said the wargame results would be incorporated in internal strategic assessments. Such papers are not generally shared with the United States.
As it happened, the wargamers hunkered down in long-set stances: Iran entertaining negotiations while refusing to give up nuclear projects it says are peaceful; the United States talking tough but avoiding outright threats; and Israel fuming.
Aharon Zeevi-Farkash, a former chief of Israel's military intelligence who played Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, envisaged Tehran staying on its nuclear track "unless facing a threat to the survival of the regime."
"That just wasn't forthcoming from the Americans or their coalition," Zeevi-Farkash said, adding that "Obama" should have buttressed negotiations by boosting the U.S. naval deployment in the Gulf or persuading India to slash its business ties to Iran.
According to Zeevi-Farkash, Iran would be unlikely to launch a nuclear attack on Israel, preferring to use such weaponry to protect against invasion and wield regional clout. As such, a preemptive Israeli strike could spur Iran to get the bomb. "Iran would argue that it was the victim of international aggression, and appeal for foreign understanding," he said, adding that, as Khamenei, he had kept open communications with other world powers while negotiating with the United States.
The simulation saw brief brinkmanship after the imagined Israeli sabotage at Arak. "Khamenei" responded by dispatching a Revolutionary Guards commander to Syria and Venezuela, flaunting Iranian influence near the Israeli and U.S. orbits. To the dismay of "Netanyahu," "Obama" did not answer this with force, though he did extend security guarantees to Israel.
Eiland said the simulation pointed to an eventual U.S.-led shift to a policy of allowing Iran to continue enriching uranium and of "containment" should Iran eventually gain nuclear arms.
Israel would have to go along with its U.S. ally, Eiland said: "Israel cannot act alone here. An American-Iranian deal would divest Israel of the ability to attack Iran."


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I've noticed that within the spiritual communities that I'm part of, there is often a lack of acknowledgement or understanding when it comes to the impact of colonisation & consequent ancestral wounding. So I've decided to share some of my thoughts, feelings and opinions on this based on my lived experience, learning & healing journey. Brave, I know but uncomfortable as this topic is I feel it is fundamental to mindfully explore this so that we can all move forwards.
Often within these groups, I've found some spiritual minded people will claim that 'we are all one' and that any talk of colonisation or race is purely divisive. Whilst I agree that we are all one race and that the notion of separating people by race is divisive, I also feel that it is a little too late for that following several centuries of colonisation by dominant cultures which was/is incredibly violent & cruel towards indigenous communities/cultures (in particular but not limited to poc) with long lasting damaging impact/trauma for generations.
This can't just be forgotten or swept under the rug. If you've taken a peek by now you'll see that our collective 'shadow' is actually overspilling with this and this is in some desperate need of healing. We are all affected by ancestral wounding by default of having been born at this time. It is everybody's work to heal this, should you chose to.
The good news is that we can all heal this, collectively. Those with indigenous ancestry/heritage your role at this time is to heal, to be supported, to lead in this, use your voice to speak your truth, and to reclaim power. Remember your self love and self care are revolutionary acts.
Those without indigenous ancestry/heritage, your role in this is to be an ally as best you can. You have the power to listen, support and to stand by those who are healing from this with respect, understanding & love. Accept that you may not be included in some of these healing spaces and that is okay. You can chose to either uphold this system which is oppressive to so many or you can help dismantle it in this way or whichever way you choose. This will be healing for you too.
Acknowledge the atrocities & the impact of colonisation on yourself.
Sit with the discomfort, it was/is horrific.
Allow yourself to process grief, loss, anger. Utilise your own self-healing skills and/or reach out to practitioners who can support you in this.
Gather with other likeminded folk, so you can heal together.
Repeat affirmations that you find useful e.g. "I am worthy. I am loved. I belong" x3.
Give yourself plenty of time & space. Rest. A lot.
Do not judge another persons journey or healing process, just trust your own.
There is no one way of doing this but the best way I feel, is led by love & compassion.
Please note: this work is best done supported by/with a practitioner you trust and within a supportive community.
So, this is by no means a one size fits all solution of a very complex topic, it is a healing process and this is just one way to begin. I have infused this message with Reiki and I truly hope it serves you well.
Did you find this useful? What works for you? Feel free to leave any questions, comments and share your thoughts & recommendations too!
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Mr. Basketball USA Lonzo Ball, repeat selection DeAndre Ayton, Kansas commit Josh Jackson and state champion Jayson Tatum highlight 22nd annual All-American team produced by Ballislife.com Grassroots Editor Ronnie Flores. Elite honor squad includes 20-man first team and 30-man second team.
The 2015-16 All-American Elite Team, now published for the 22nd consecutive season and on the Ballislife.com platform for the first time, includes 44 of the nation's best seniors, led by Mr. Basketball USA Lonzo Ball of FAB 50 No. 1 Chino Hills (Calif.).
Eighteen seniors and two juniors, including National Junior of the Year DeAndre Ayton of Hillcrest Academy (Phoenix, Ariz.), headline the 20-player overall first team.
A 30-player second team includes four additional juniors and National Sophomore Player of the Year Romeo Langford of New Albany (Ind.). In the 22 seasons of publishing annual All-American teams (we have retroactive teams dating back to the 1954-55 season), no freshman has ever made the first team.
The class player of the year among ninth-graders on the Underclass All-American team is center Charles Bassey of St. Anthony (San Antonio, Texas), who is already touted as one of the best prospects in the country regardless of class. Last season, Marvin Bagley III became the first freshman ever selected to the elite team, but he did not play high school basketball this past season after enrolling at Sierra Canyon (Chatsworth, Calif.).
Our national coach of the year is Trey Mines of H.D. Woodson (Washington, D.C.). He led his club to the DCSAA title and a perfect 32-0 mark. H.D. Woodson finished No. 17 in the final FAB 50 National Team Rankings.
This performance-based All-American team is selected by National Grassroots Editor Ronnie Flores with input from Mr. Basketball USA panelists. It is chosen after the conclusion of the season, which makes this All-American team more reflective of players who made state championship runs. This honors squad has been chosen since the 1994-95 season in its current format and is powered by Ballislife.com for the first time. This team is chosen regardless of class and is not exclusive or preferential for seniors named to the Ballislife All-American Game. To check out who has played in the Ballislife All-American Game the past six years, please visit ballislifeallamerican.com. To view previous all-american teams published under this format, please visit GrassrootsHoops.net.
2015-16 All-American First Team
First Five
G — Lonzo Ball, Chino Hills (Calif.) 6-6 Sr.
The word to describe this UCLA commit and the 2016 Mr. Basketball USA is "unique." There are more conventional players who are more efficient in terms of shooting percentage and fundamental play, but some of the skill Ball possesses only comes around once every ten years. He is a pin-point passer all 84 feet of the court and has uncanny rebounding ability for a true point guard. The Cal-Hi Sports Mr. Basketball honoree and a two-time Division I State Player of the Year, Ball recorded 25 triple-doubles this past season for the unbeaten FAB 50 national champs and finished with averages of 23.9 ppg, 11.3 rpg and 11.7 apg, 5.1 spg, and 2.0 bpg. Ball finished his four-year career with 2,522 points, 1,204 rebounds, 1,214 assists (state No. 1 all-time) and 592 steals (state No. 2 all-time), including 408 assists and 178 steals this past season.
G — De'Aaron Fox, Cypress Lakes (Katy, Texas) 6-4 Sr.
The Kentucky-bound guard proved his status as a top national prospect with a strong senior year despite playing with less surrounding talent than a vast majority of the other All-Americans on this team. Fox led Cypress Lakes to a 25-8 season and to four wins in the UIL Class 6A state tournament. He received plenty of consideration for Mr. Basketball USA while averaging 31.3 ppg, 7.2 rpg, 3.9 apg, 2.8 spg and 1.8 bpg. In the McDonald's All-American Game, he only made one field goal, but he had seven assists and two steals. At the Nike Hoop Summit, he had nine points and a game-high five assists.
F — Josh Jackson, Prolific Prep (Napa, Calif.) 6-8 Sr.
Ran neck-and-neck with Lonzo Ball for Mr. Basketball USA honors and the only difference in the final selection was Jackson's four first place votes for national player of the year compared to Ball's six. Jackson was one of the most explosive wings in the country and many experts feel he is the most NBA-ready player in high school basketball. He led Prolific Prep to a 26-7 record against national competition while missing seven games. Jackson averaged 26.9 ppg, 13.1 rpg, 6.3 apg, 3.5 spg, and 3.9 bpg and capped off his season with a MVP performance at the McDonald's All-American Game. He made his pitch for top-ranked prospect in the senior class by scoring 19 points on 9-of-11 shooting and grabbing 4 rebounds.
F — Jayson Tatum, Chaminade (St. Louis, Mo.) 6-8 Sr.
Bound for Duke, Tatum is one of the nation's most gifted scorers and was the third legitimate candidate in the Mr. Basketball USA race along with Josh Jackson and Lonzo Ball. Tatum averaged 29 ppg, 9 rpg, 3 apg and 2 spg for a 27-5 team that finished No. 15 in the FAB 50. In his final game, Tatum exploded for 40 points and 14 rebounds, as Chaminade won its first Missouri Class 5 state title. One of the most highly-honored players ever from Missouri, Tatum broke 2011 first five All-American Bradley Beal's school scoring record, was a three-time Gatorade State Player of the Year and the first four-time Metro Catholic Conference Player of the Year. He was also selected Gatorade National Player of the Year.
C — DeAndre Ayton, Hillcrest Academy (Phoenix, Ariz.) 7-0 Jr.
The national junior player of the year had by all accounts a dominant season after injury kept him from performing at 100 percent in the summer of 2015. Despite some mystery surrounding his recruitment, the Bahamian native has arguably the most long-term potential of any post player in high school basketball. He backed up that claim by averaging 29.2 ppg, 16.7 rpg and 3.8 bpg.
Second Five
G — Cassius Winston, U-D Jesuit (Detroit) 6-0 Sr.
His spectacular individual performances combined with U-D Jesuit's team success pushed Winston up to the second five. Winston led his team to a perfect 28-0 record and averaged 27.6 ppg over the final three games of the season, capped by a 31-point, nine-assist performance in the Class A state title game. Winston averaged 21.9 points and 7.5 assists per game while U of D Jesuit finished No. 6 in the FAB 50. He was named Michigan's Mr. Basketball and will continue his career at Michigan St.
G — Mustapha Heron, Sacred Heart (Waterbury, Conn.) 6-6 Sr.
It was a great calendar year for Heron, who was the co-MVP of the Pangos All-American Camp last June and capped his senior campaign with a 33-point, MVP performance at the Ballislife All-American Game. In between, Heron led Sacred Heart to a 26-2 record and to a third consecutive state title. The Auburn recruit is known as a powerful finisher and he averaged 29.7 ppg while also shooting 41 percent from 3-point range. Heron is one of Connecticut's best overall players in years, as Sacred Heart went 80-5 over his three seasons with the team.
F — Miles Bridges, Huntington Prep (Huntington, W.Va.) 6-7 Sr.
One of the nation's most physically imposing players, Bridges will join fellow second five All-American Cassius Winston and fourth five All-American Josh Langford at Michigan State. He averaged 24.6 ppg, 12.4 rpg and 4.8 apg for one of the top academy-type programs in the country and the Flint, Mich. native proved to be one of the nation's top talents during grassroots events over the summer and on the post-season circuit. He capped his season with a 25-point performance in the Ballislife All-American Game.
F — T.J. Leaf, Foothills Christian (El Cajon, Calif.) 6-9 Sr.
His numbers alone prove Leaf is one of the best all-around players in the country. Leaf averaged 28.4 ppg, 12.4 rpg, 5.1 apg, and 3.1 bpg, led Foothills Christian to the San Diego Section Open Division title and a No. 38 FAB 50 ranking. One of only seven California players ever to score over 3,000 points (3,020), Leaf was named a McDonald's All-American and went for 14 points and 10 rebounds in the Ballislife All-American Game. Likely San Diego County's best player and prospect since 1970 first five All-American Bill Walton (Helix), Leaf will join Mr. Basketball USA Lonzo Ball at UCLA.
C — Marques Bolden, DeSoto (DeSoto, Texas) 6-10 Sr.
The nation's top senior post player was the last truly elite player in the 2016 class to announce for college and he chose Duke over Kentucky. This came after he played in the McDonald's All-American Game (13 points, 7 rebounds, 2 steals), the Jordan Brand Classic, Nike Hoop Summit and Ballislife All-American Game. Before that, Bolden had some big games in leading DeSoto to the UIL Class 6A state title with a 35-2 mark. Bolden dominated the paint in the UIL state tournament, including a 31-point, 16-rebound and two block performance in an overtime semifinal win. He ended the season with averages of 18.8 ppg, 13.4 rpg, and 4.4 bpg.
Third Five
G — Frank Jackson, Lone Peak (Highland, Utah) 6-3 Sr.
One of Utah's most decorated players ever, Jackson capped his career by earning state Mr. basketball honors as a senior. He had a 30-point game versus a great Lone Peak team as a freshman (when he played for Lehi), helped Lone Peak win a state title as a sophomore and tied for the state scoring lead (26.8 ppg) as a junior. This past season, he stepped up his game even more, scoring at a 28.9 ppg clip, grabbing 6.3 rpg while dishing out 2.9 apg. Headed for Duke, Jackson participated in the Jordan Brand Classic, the Nike Hoop Summit and the McDonald's All-American Game where he made five 3-pointers and scored 19 points.
G — Markelle Fultz, DeMatha Catholic (Hyattsville, Md.) 6-5 Sr.
Ring-leader for a Stags team that won 32 games and finished No. 7 in the FAB 50 against one of the nation's toughest schedules. Fultz was named all-met by the Washington Post for the second consecutive season after playing JayVee as a tenth-grader and is now considered one of the better prospects for the 2017 NBA Draft. After earning WCAC Player of the Year honors as a junior, the Washington recruit averaged 17.6 ppg, 6.9 rpg, and 7.1 apg and played well in three national post-season all-star events. DeMatha's 12th McDonald's All-American, Fultz had 10 points, six assists and three steals in that game, went for 19 points at the Jordan Brand Classic and had 11 points and five steals at the Nike Hoop Summit.
G —Terrence Ferguson, Advanced Prep International (Dallas, Texas) 6-6 Sr.
One of the most skilled all-around players in the country, "T-Ferg" was the most highly-honored player off a talented team that started slow but ended the season on a 21-game winning streak. Ferguson, an Arizona recruit, averaged 17 ppg, 3.5 rpg and 2 apg for API and was named first team all-area by the Dallas Morning News. He was also a McDonald's All-American and displayed his spectacular shooting range when he knocked down seven 3-pointers at the Nike Hoop Summit. He showed off his tremendous athleticism by winning the slam dunk contest at the Ballislife All-American Game.
F — Braxton Key, Oak Hill Academy (Mouth of Wilson, Va.) 6-8 Sr.
The top overall player off the nation's No. 2 ranked team helped the Warriors win Dick's Nationals after transferring over from Christ Presbyterian Academy in Nashville, Tenn. Key is known for his versatility, with the ability to play both forward spots and defend multiple positions. One of Oak Hill's top scoring threats along with underclass All-American Lindell Wiggington, Key came up big when Oak Hill coach Steve Smith needed him the most. Key had 20 points, 10 rebounds, two steals and two blocks in Oak Hill's 62-60 win over La Lumiere (La Porte, Ind.) in the Dick's Nationals championship game. The Alabama recruit averaged 14 points, three steals and 1.7 blocks in Oak Hill's three wins at that tournament.
C — Edrice Adebayo, High Point Christian Academy (High Point, N.C.) 6-9 Sr.
Had an honor-filled campaign after transferring to HPCA for his senior year. He led the Cougars to a FAB 50 ranking and the NCISAA Class 3A title game with as dominant play as any post in the country. "Bam" averaged 18.9 ppg, 13.0 rpg, 1.5 apg, 1.4 bpg and 1.4 spg and shot 64 percent from the field. Headed to Kentucky, "Bam" was named a McDonald's All-American, selected to the Jordan Brand Classic and was also the Associated Press state player of the year.
Fourth Five
G — Trevor Anderson, Stevens Point (Stevens Point, Wis.) 6-2 Sr.
Most highly-honored player off a team that finished No. 8 in the FAB 50 and had a 33.2 pig winning margin. A two-time all-state selection, he helped Stevens Point tie the mark for the highest FAB 50 ranking ever for a Wisconsin team as a senior and led his team to back-to-back WIAA D1 state titles. Headed to Wisconsin-Green Bay, Anderson was named AP state player of the year while averaging 24.9 ppg. Anderson was the Wisconsin Valley Conference co-Player of the Year with teammate Sam Hauser and finished his career as Steven Point's all-time scoring leader.
G — Andrew Jones, MacArthur (Irving, Texas) 6-4 Sr.
One of the best scorer-distributor combo guards in the country, Jones put up monster numbers for a team that wasn't as strong as it was his junior season. Jones, a Texas recruit, averaged 28 ppg, 9.0 rpg and 5.0 apg and was named a McDonald's All-American as his sister Alexis was in 2012. Jones also played in the Ballislife All-American Game, where he scored 21 points, collected three steals and set an event record with 14 assists.
G — Chris Lykes, Gonzaga College (Washington, D.C.) 5-8 Jr.
The unflappable junior point guard and emotional leader for the Eagles forced his way up the all-american ladder because of some of the honors he merited. Lykes was named first team all-met by the Washington Post and was named Washington Catholic Athletic Conference Player of the Year over all-met POY Anthony Cowan Jr. (St. John's) and McDonald's All-American and second five selection Markelle Fultz (DeMatha Catholic). Lykes averaged 3.7 rpg, 4.3 apg, and 2.7 spg in arguably the nation's toughest conference while averaging 22.0 ppg while shooting 47.3 percent from 3-point range.
F — Josh Langford, Madison Academy (Madison, Ala.) 6-6 Sr.
Michigan St.-bound wing was one of the most honored and accomplished players in the country. As a senior, he averaged 26.4 ppg, 6.8 rpg and 3.4 apg and was named Alabama's Class 3A Player of the Year for the fifth consecutive season going back to eighth grade. Langford was also a two-time Gatorade State Player of the Year choice and was Alabama's first McDonald's All-American since first five selection DeMarcus Cousins of Mobile LeFlore in 2009. Langford finished his high school career with 3,089 career points.
F — Amir Coffey, Hopkins (Minnetonka, Minn.) 6-7 Sr.
Made up for lost time by closing out his senior season with a Class 4A state title. Minnesota's Mr. Basketball, Coffey led the Royals to a 31-1 mark and a No. 21 FAB 50 ranking. After missing a majority of his junior season with a torn knee ligament, Coffey battled nagging injuries to score 19 points, grab six rebounds and dish out three assists in the state title game. For the season, he averaged just a shade under 20 ppg and was chosen to play in the Jordan Brand Classic. Headed to Minnesota.
2015-16 All-American Second Team
G — Rawle Alkins, Word of God (Raleigh, N.C.) 6-5 Sr.
C — Udoka Azubuike, Potter's House Christian (Jacksonville, Fla.) 6-10 Sr.
C — Tony Bradley, Bartow (Bartow, Fla.) 6-10 Sr.
G — Tony Carr, Roman Catholic (Philadelphia) 6-3 Sr.
G — Tyson Carter, Starkville (Starkville, Miss.) 6-4 Sr.
F — Yoeli Childs, Bingham (South Jordan, Utah) 6-7 Sr.
C — Zach Collins, Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas, Nev.) 7-0 Sr.
G — Anthony Cowan Jr., St. John's (Washington, D.C.) 6-0 Sr.
C — De'Ron Davis, Overland (Aurora, Colo.) 6-9 Sr.
G — Carsen Edwards, Atascocita (Humble, Texas) 5-10 Sr.
G — Andres Feliz, West Oaks Academy (Orlando, Fla.) 6-2 Sr.
G — T.J. Gibbs, Seton Hall Prep (West Orange, N.J.) 6-2 Sr.
G — Alterique Gilbert, Miller Grove (Lithonia, Ga.) 5-11 Sr.
F — Dewan Huell, Norland (Miami, Fla.) 6-9 Sr.
G — Kevin Huerter, Shenendehowa (Clifton Park, N.Y.) 6-5 Sr.
F — V.J. King, Paul VI (Fairfax, Va.) 6-7 Sr.
F — Kevin Knox Jr., Tampa Catholic (Tampa, Fla.) 6-8 Jr.
G — Romeo Langford, New Albany (New Albany, Ind.) 6-4 Soph.
F — Mitch Lightfoot, Gilbert Christian (Gilbert, Ariz.) 6-8 Sr.
G — De'Anthony Melton (Crespi, Encino, Calif.) 6-4 Sr.
G — Jagan Mosely, St. Anthony (Jersey City, N.J.) 6-3 Sr.
G — Malik Monk, Bentonville (Bentonville, Ark.) 6-3 Sr.
F — John Petty, J.O. Johnson (Huntsville, Ala.) 6-6 Jr.
G — Shamorie Ponds, Jefferson (Brooklyn, N.Y.) 6-1 Sr.
F — Michael Porter, Father Tolton (Columbia, Mo.) 6-8 Jr.
G — Payton Pritchard, West Linn (West Linn, Ore.) 6-1 Sr.
G — Kobi Simmons, St. Francis (Alpharetta, Ga.) 6-5 Sr.
G — Xavier Simpson, Lima Senior (Lima, Ohio) 6-0 Sr.
F — Arnaldo Toro, St. Benedict's (Newark, N.J.) 6-8 Sr.
G — Trae Young, Norman North (Norman, Okla.) 6-1 Jr.
National Coach of the Year: Trey Mines, H.D. Woodson (Washington, D.C.)
Note: Grassroots Hoops selections 2013-2015; ESPN selections 2010-2012; EA SPORTS selections 2003-2009; Student Sports selections prior to 2003; Selections are based on high school accomplishment, not future college/pro potential, and are reflective of those that lead their teams to state championships. The editors of Ballislife.com do not knowingly select fifth-year players, and those ineligible due to age or academics, Mr. Basketball USA or to its various All-American teams.
Ronnie Flores is the Publisher and Editor of GrassrootsHoops.net. He can be reached at ronlocc1977@yahoo.com. Don't forget to follow him on Twitter: @RonMFlores
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