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"A Policeman, A Professor, and the President Walk Into A Bar…"
July 28, 2009 – 18:42
Barack Voice Over: "This is the city: Cambridge, Massachusetts. It's a nice place to live, even when it's the epicenter of a race politics earthquake. It's got everything a Monday morning quarterback could ever want: Experienced public safety professionals in need of condescending hindsight criticism; seasoned peacekeepers begging for an untrained second-guesser to critique their job performance; decorated policemen hungry for a procedural review from a backseat driver whose vast repository of law enforcement knowledge was amassed by watching the Season 1 DVD box set of "The Wire." Occasionally, one of those Cambridge cops will "act stupidly" by arresting one of my Harvard cronies. That's where I come in. I don't work here. I don't carry a badge. Or even a long-form, hospital-generated birth certificate, for that matter."
Narrator Voice Over: "The column you're about to read is true. The facts have been embellished to preserve the author's status as an opinionated hammerhead."
(Music: "Dragnet March")
Barack Voice Over: "It was Thursday, July 16th. It was warm in Cambridge. I was working the day watch out of Amateur Armchair Internal Affairs Division. My partner is Joe Biden. My name's Obama. When a member of the Cambridge Police Department made the mistake of hassling my Ivy League confrère, Professor Henry Louis Gates Jr., it became the job of A.A.I.A.D. to offer uninformed, knee-jerk condemnation."
Bomp-buh-bomp-bomp! Well, it appears the presidential pie-hole has outrun that busy, busy brain once again. It wasn't Special Olympians or the séances of Nancy Reagan this time; it was Cambridge Police Sergeant James Crowley. So brilliant is our president that he didn't need to wait for the results of an official inquiry; quicker than you can say "Vero Possumus," he had Crowley branded as a cross between a Keystone Kop and a Ku Klux Klansman. Not since the Nixon administration awarded Elvis Presley a Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs special agent badge have we seen such a stellar display of presidential insight into the realities of law enforcement.
But it's really what has happened since then that makes this circus of pain the delight that it is. Here's what the President actually said, in context, when asked about Gates' arrest:
"But I think it's fair to say, number one, any of us would be pretty angry; number two, that the Cambridge police acted stupidly in arresting somebody when there was already proof that they were in their own home; and, number three, that there's a long history in this country of African-Americans and Latinos being stopped by law enforcement disproportionately."
The comment in question is number two (pun intended) in that quote. But there's more where that came from. Try to crack the code of this "clarification" offered by Obama at a White House press briefing on Friday:
"I unfortunately, I think, gave an impression that I was maligning the Cambridge Police Department or Sgt. Crowley specifically."
Let's review. July 22, 2009: "Cambridge police acted stupidly…"
Yes, Mr. President, I'm going to get totally crazy and agree with you: Somehow, Americans were given the impression that you were maligning the Cambridge Police Department or Sgt. Crowley specifically. Now, I've carefully reviewed the tapes of the statement in question. I've analyzed your sentence structure, word choices, facial expressions, body language, and vocal inflections, and now that I've thoroughly reviewed all the data, I think I've zeroed in on exactly what went wrong: According to my research and calculations, there is a clear reason why Americans were left with the impression that that you were maligning the Cambridge Police Department or Sgt. Crowley specifically: The problem, it seems, stems directly from the fact that you were maligning the Cambridge Police Department or Sgt. Crowley specifically.
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My favorite chapter in this surreal tale, however, is President Barack "Common Man" Obama's plan to sit down with Professor Henry Louis "Regular Guy" Gates Junior and Sergeant James "Yo' Mama" Crowley "over a beer." ("Whip us up some wings, Michelle! The boys are comin' over! UFC's on Pay-Per-View!") Yep, a few cold ones in the White House basement bar, T.G.I.Franklin D. Rosie's – "Where Commanders-In-Chief Have Nothing To Beer But Beer ItselfTM" – that ought to help everyone drunkoncile their differences.
Does this column seem a tad cynical, or is it just me? I guess I could have calibrated those words differently.
By Jim Bennett | Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Acted Stupidly, Beer Summit, birth certificate, birther, Cambridge Police Department, eligibility, Harvard, James Crowley, Obama, Professor Henry Gates, Race, Skip Gates | Comments (0)
"FWD: Don't Be a Dope"
I believe that few things have drained more credibility from the evangelical community than the willingness of some of us to jump on any bandwagon that comes down the pike, just so long as it hits our e-mail inboxes with "FWD:" in the subject line. While I strongly disagree with the media's portrayal of all theologically conservative believers as provincial rubes, I must admit that I feel like I'm swimming against a current of Christian fingers that are clicking "send" faster than a deacon dashing for the dessert table at a potluck.
When I was growing up, if you wanted to start an urban legend that duped large numbers of people, you had to do it the old fashioned way — word of mouth. How did a generation of Americans unquestionably accept the notion that mixing Pop Rocks and Pepsi caused a lethal atomic mushroom cloud to burst from the belly of Mikey, the kid from the cereal commercial? Word of mouth. Back in my day, you sassy little jackanapes, we didn't have Outlook Express!
How did the news get around that Proctor & Gamble's "Man in the Moon" symbol was a satanic emblem, personally confirmed by P & G's CEO himself, when he appeared on the Phil Donahue show to sacrifice a goat and predict the future by gazing into its entrails? We didn't have your fancy Blackberry textification phone e-mail dealies! We had to do it the old-fashioned way: Word of mouth! We had to concoct a bizarre chain of relationships linking us directly to the source: "My cousin dates a girl whose sister's roommate was maid of honor at the wedding of the manicurist who does Marlo Thomas's nails, and Marlo Thomas told her that Phil Donahue himself says Crest is the only toothpaste Beelzebub will use."
And in my day, how do you suppose we nearly killed the travel industry? Why, it was with dramatic accounts of drugged tourists waking up in ice-filled hotel bathtubs, only to realize that black-market organ brokers had not only harvested their kidneys, but had also racked up over 75 dollars in mini-bar charges! And we didn't have us any of those new-fangled, dot-com, rumor-mongerin' Web sites you young punks use! It took years of verbally repeating the same unfounded, ridiculous tall tales, over and over again, with diehard conviction! Word of mouth, I say!
In 1999, I first witnessed how easily and powerfully an e-mail hoax can trigger a torrent of evangelical fury. I was working as the news director of a Christian radio station in Blue Earth, Minn., and my inbox was suddenly filled by dozens of desperate listeners, each begging me to alert church-goers everywhere that the only decent television show since Michael Landon died – "Touched by an Angel" – was about to be cancelled because atheist Madalyn Murray O'Hair had filed "Petition 2493" with the FCC, calling for an end to all T.V. shows that mention God. Of course, this was an old urban legend, dating back to the mid-1970's, so I double-checked with an FCC spokesman and then ran a news story debunking the rumor. One woman called me to say she was going to start a petition anyway, "just to be on the safe side." (Incidentally, "Touched by an Angel" was, in fact, cancelled in 2003. However, the show wasn't killed by the legal machinations of Madalyn Murray O'Hair, but rather by the titanic overacting of Della Reese.)
Since then, I've seen dozens of celebrity conversion whoppers: "Steve Irwin answered an altar call two weeks before that sting ray killed him. In fact, he was witnessing to the creature when it attacked."
I've seen far too many sentimental charity rip-offs. Most recently, there was Rebeccah Beushausen, whose blog featured tearjerker pictures of "April Rose," her disabled daughter. Well-meaning Christians started sending money and gifts. Later it was revealed that "April Rose" was actually a lifelike "Reborn Doll" whose only disability was "batteries not included."
And of course, there's the passionate "Onward Christian Soldiers" call-to-arms. I recently received another breathless warning about that old chestnut Petition 2493, this time it had been updated with names like Dr. James Dobson.
I know we need to be salt and light, but may I suggest checking the story out before forwarding it? Try consulting the archives at Snopes.com – that's a good place to start. Jesus said in Matthew 10:16: "Be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves."
I'm glad we settled that. Now, if you'll excuse me, I need to e-mail my bank account information to the widow of Nigeria's former treasury secretary so she and I can divide the seven million American dollars her late husband deposited in a Grand Cayman off-shore bank account.
By Jim Bennett | Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged April Rose, Atheist, Della Reese, FWD:, James Dobson, Johnson & Johnson, Life Cereal, Madalyn Murray O'Hair, Marlo Thomas, Mikey, Nigeria Scam, Pepsi, Petition 2493 Urban Legends, Phil Donahue, Pop Rocks, Rebecca Beushausen, Reborn Doll, Satanic, Satanist, Touched by an Angel | Comments (0)
"Welcome to the Jungle…Bungle"
According to the home movies my mother took with her Kodak Brownie II, my second birthday party was held on the surface of the sun. It was 1969, and if you were going to capture indoor footage back then, you mounted that 8mm relic on the Mov-E-Lite lightbar. With the flip of a switch, four Sylvania Superflood 375-watt bulbs scorched your squinting subject with candlepower rivaled only by the Einstein Cross Quasar.
The movies were silent, so Mom would always narrate them as we watched them over the years. Every time, she'd ask the same question: "Aw, look, Honey – you blew out both candles in one breath! What did you wish for?"
My answers varied over the years. "New retinas." "A welding helmet." "Braille lessons."
Ah, the memories of simpler times: Cake and ice cream, some presents, and the traditional emergency room visit after the annual piñata incident. But today, children's birthday parties are much more sophisticated. My grandson Asher — who, just so you know, is much more adorable than your grandson — turned 2 recently, and I simply wasn't prepared for the glitzy spectacular his parents had orchestrated.
First off, like all things of grave historical consequence, Asher's second birthday party would require an arduous pilgrimage. Evidently, my daughter and son-in-law, after months of research, concluded that no establishment in Henderson, Warren, Knox or Mercer counties could provide the level of awesome that an occasion of this magnitude obviously requires.
The Mrs. informed me that we were off to the Quad Cities, to some place called "Jungle Bungle." That name did not bode well, by the way. Years ago, when I was a young Marine aboard the USS Tarawa, the Navy corpsmen had us watch a rather disconcerting educational film of the same name before we were given liberty in port. But even more horrifying to me was the fact that Jungle Bungle features a giant indoor play facility. I suffer from a paralyzing fear of those.
There was a bright spot, however. The longer drive meant I would finally get a chance to break in my new GPS. Soon we were off on a satellite-guided journey to celebrate my grandson (who, incidentally, is destined to double your grandson's score on the S.A.T.'s).
What I didn't know about my new device was that, along with the typical language settings for English, Spanish, and French, it also had an inexplicable "D.U.I. Frat Boy" setting. I guess I should have known something was wrong the minute it started providing turn-by-turn directions with prompts like, "Left, Bro! Left right here! Seriously!" and "You know what would be, like, epic right now? Taco Bell! In 500 feet, turn right."
We arrived at the Jungle Bungle a full 30 minutes late. Our daughter was having a meltdown, as was the ice sculpture bust of Asher she had commissioned.
"I hope you realize you've missed the close-order drill team, the fireworks display and the release of the doves," she said, testily tapping her watch. Then she uttered the words I had been dreading: "You might as well just head down to the play area while I radio the Blue Angels to get ready to do the flyover."
Now, I understand that facilities like Jungle Bungle are fun for kids, but they terrify me. I stepped down the staircase like Dante Alighieri entering the fourth round of the ninth circle of Romper Room. It was worse than I feared. I started to perspire.
A twisting network of tubes was filled with screaming children. They were merely enjoying an afternoon of play, of course, but in my agitated state I saw a generation condemned to an eternity in hamster hell. The ball pit – well, they call it a ball pit, but it's really a meningitis incubator – looked like a cage match featuring the characters from "Lord of the Flies." Raffi had been singing "Baby Beluga" over the sound system, only to morph into the mocking shriek of Axl Rose: "Do you know where you are? You're in the Jungle Bungle, baby! You're gonna die!"
Relief is too small a word for what I felt when I was finally summoned back to the birthday party. I got there just in time for the big song, only to find that rather than have us sing "Happy Birthday" to the boy, my daughter had flown Susan Boyle in from Scotland for the task.
It was quite an affair. But when I finally was able to make my way through the paparazzi to get a moment with the guest of honor, as I held him on my lap, I realized two things. First of all, once I looked into that little face, I no longer minded the journey to get there or the horrifying descent into the play-place maelstrom. And secondly, I realized that my grandson could totally beat up your grandson.
By Jim Bennett | Posted in Uncategorized | Comments (0)
"Your Arm's Too Short To Box With God"
July 7, 2009 – 18:22
I was in a meeting with a group of teenagers recently, and we watched a sobering documentary entitled "Invisible Children." The film addresses the plight of children in Northern Uganda, many of whom are abducted and forced to serve as child soldiers in a terrorist faction led by a madman named Joseph Kony. Hoping to avoid capture and conscription, some of the children have taken to traveling at night, staying on the move and living under unimaginably dangerous and unhealthy conditions.
As the end credits rolled, a leader asked the group to react to what they had seen. A young woman abruptly stated that what she saw made her angry at God.
As a pastor, I hear this frequently. I've asked other pastors how they respond when a person states he or she is angry at God. To my surprise, most told me they affirm the anger, assuring the furious individual that it's okay with God if we shake our fist at Him. These pastors invariably point to David's Psalms of Complaint and then give a comforting pat on the shoulder.
I guess I'm a hard case, because I don't believe God sits behind a customer service desk. Frankly, I've grown weary of hearing people say they're angry at God. It usually boils down to the fact that the Creator and King of the Universe isn't doing what they've been telling Him to do.
The youth leader conducting the discussion asked me to respond to the young woman's comment. While I had the ball I decided to run with it.
"Is it a sin to abduct and murder children? Is it a sin to force a child to kill?" I asked.
Heads nodded.
"Who defines sin?" I asked the group.
"God," a young man murmured.
"Who prohibits sin?" I asked.
"God," another young man said, with a sigh.
"Who judges sin, condemns sin, and punishes sin?" I continued.
A chorus of exasperated teenaged voices intoned, "God!"
"If God defines, prohibits, judges, condemns, punishes, and warns against sin," I continued, "and if Joseph Kony and his confederates are engaged in sin, at whom should our anger be directed?"
Blank stares are interesting things. When I receive a blank stare from a small child or an adult, I assume my point has been missed, but with teenagers, the blank stare is a mystery. It certainly could mean I have failed to persuade, or it could mean those adolescent brains are processing. But it also could mean they're just wondering if everyone's staring at that big pimple on their chin.
"Who does God authorize and empower to do His work in this world?" I asked.
A bright young lady said, "Us."
"Right. If God has authorized and empowered the church to do His work, and if His work is undone, at whom should our anger be directed?"
More blank stares. Incidentally, it was at this point in the conversation that I realized that I've grown too old to be relevant to teenagers. I looked at myself through their eyes and saw a hunched fossil who held an ear trumpet to his ear with one trembling hand while clutching a bottle of Metamucil with the other.
Needless to say, I guess I'm not the most sympathetic preacher to turn to if one wants to vent anger at God. When Job, who went through a lot more than most of us ever will, questioned God's justice, "The LORD answered Job out of the whirlwind, and said, 'Who is this that darkeneth counsel by words without knowledge? Where wast thou when I laid the foundations of the earth? Declare, if thou hast understanding." Yeah.
Today is the birthday of a man I deeply admire. On July 7th, 1851, Charles Albert Tindley was born to a free mother and a slave father. Though legally considered free, he was sent to the fields as a child after his mother's death. Tindley got his seminary education through correspondence, became a Methodist minister, and was called to pastor the same Philadelphia church where he had once worked as a janitor. 130 people were attending when he started; by the end of his ministry, the congregation was a multiracial megachurch with 10,000 members. Tindley wrote a hymn that I commend to anyone who feels entitled to be angry at God:
"Trials dark on every hand,
And we cannot understand
All the ways of God would lead us
To that blessed promised land;
But he guides us with his eye,
And we'll follow till we die,
For we'll understand it better by and by."
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New York Times bestselling author Lissa Rankin's forthcoming book features daily letters to help you tap into what she calls "your inner pilot light"—your natural guiding intuition and wisdom. Here's one to get you started.
Try this meditation when you need to tap into your natural wisdom and guiding light.
Every life begins when a small spark of the eternal flame of cosmic consciousness splits off like a glowing ember of a universal bonfire. This unique spark ignites as the organizing intelligence that creates your organs, divides your cells, and develops you perfectly into a precious being decorated with thoughts, preferences, gifts, talents, emotions, and eccentricities.
The inner pilot light, or true Self, begins in every baby as the untainted, radiant, buoyant light of the divine but often gets filmed over by trauma, conditioning, and the illusion of separation from the eternal flame from which this unique spark arises. Although your Inner Pilot Light may grow dim as life's inevitable challenges threaten to snuff out the full brilliance of this luminous fire, rest assured that your inner pilot light never burns out.
What if you can't feel your inner pilot light? Does it ever burn out? No, my darling. Rest assured that although your connection to this divine spark may sometimes feel tenuous or even absent, your inner pilot light still fires away, even at the darkest times of your life.
So, sit back and get ready for a magical ride. Your beloved inner pilot light is waiting to welcome you back to the home that's always been your true sanctuary.
Read this letter to yourself when you need to get grounded, find your own way, or simply tap into the divine that lives in you.
Do you realize that no matter what else is going on in your life—no matter how much stress you're under, how much heartbreak you're experiencing, how much pain you feel in your body or mind, or how much your life is full of fabulousness—I am always here for you?
I'm like your heartbeat. You may not always notice me, but I'm always present, doing my job, just beating away—thump, thump, thump—waiting for you to tap in.
You can access me anytime. And I don't even charge overtime.
like an extension cord made of my light. Ground me into the soil. See me going through the water table and the rock, all the way into the magma at the center of Mama Earth. Now plug me in, sugarplum!
Let Mama's Earth energy come back up that cord of my light. Let me fill you to the brim until my light shoots out the top of your head and connects you to the cosmos. See me like a spotlight flashing to the stars as one giant firestick of golden light connecting you to all that is.
Huzzah! Hoorah! Snap, crackle, pop!
Now take a few breaths. Abide in me, darling. Know that I am here. I'm that sparkly, effervescent, 100 percent authentic spark within you that never gets extinguished, no matter how rough life gets. I'm that pilot light that holds the Eternal Flame of your divine radiance, even when the main burners aren't ignited fully. I'm the presence of unconditional love and acceptance inside of you, always here to help you heal that which is in need of healing.
Right now I'm here with a very important invitation. Just as an experiment, will you let me light the way for a while?
Will you let me take the wheel in your life so we can journey together?
the future, grasping for what it wants and resisting what it doesn't like.
Let's see if that precious monkey mind would be willing to trust me enough to give us some space so you can experiment with how things might go if you listen to me for a bit.
Can you ask the parts inside you that may object to you and me becoming intimate if they'd be willing to grant us just this little experiment? Let them know I'm just going to start by writing you a few love letters. No pressure. No Holy-Roller hellfire and brimstone. Just love and radical acceptance of even the parts you might judge as unlovable. Are you up for a love that big?
Think back for a minute to a time in your life when you were at your most powerful. Maybe you won the elementary school science fair with that revolutionary idea. Maybe you were a young stallion teenager bucking with passion. Maybe you were just rewarded your first raise for a job well done. Maybe you completed that marathon. Maybe something mystical happened and you felt at one with the Universe. You were in flow and synchronicity was on your side, and everything just felt so . . . magical. You remember the time . . .
That day, you let me take over so I could shine my light all the way through your whole being.
Well, I'm still here, baby. Can you feel me?
Close your eyes and feel me. Let me love you up right now. Let's make magic together.
Adapted from the forthcoming book, THE DAILY FLAME: 365 Love Letters from Your Inner Pilot Light, by New York Times bestselling author Lissa Rankin, MD. Sounds True, February 2019. Printed with permission.
Lissa Rankin, MD, is the New York Times bestselling author of Mind Over Medicine, The Fear Cure, and The Anatomy of a Calling. She is a physician, speaker, and the founder of the Whole Health Medicine Institute. Learn more at LissaRankin.com.


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The Red Sox have added three new starting pitchers. But that's not going to stop the Cole Hamels' conversations. Even with the additions of Rick Porcello, Wade Miley and Justin Masterson following Jon Lester's jump to the Cubs, there is some thought the Red Sox will still be exploring the market for a proven No. 1 starter. There has been whispers of Washington's Jordan Zimmerman and Cincinnati's Johnny Cueto. But perhaps the loudest scuttlebutt regarding the possible acquisition of an ace has involved Hamels. Red Sox outfielder Shane Victorino, a former teammate of Hamels with the Phillies, is all for the idea of his team making such a move. "I'€™ll take Cole Hamels in a heartbeat as one of our starters," Victorino said by phone. "I know he'€™s been there. I know what kind of guy he is. I know what kind of pitcher he is. When he takes that ball he wants to win. He comes across as this nonchalant guy, or laid back. But when it'€™s time to go, Cole Hamels is one of the most prepared, hard-working guys I'€™ve been around." Hamels (who does list the Red Sox as one of the teams on his no-trade list) went on MLB Network Radio over the weekend and expressed his desire to join a winner, saying, "For whatever city is going after winning, I think that could definitely change every perspective and every desire, because that trumps everything -- winning." Acquiring Hamels, however, figures to be a feat for any interested team. If the Red Sox were to make a move on the soon-to-be 31-year-old lefty, it would not only presumably cost a few of the team's top prospects, but because of the no-trade issue the Sox would likely be forced to pick up the $20 million option on Hamels' deal. In all, the club would be committing $110 million over five years. As far as Victorino is concerned, the payout would be worth it. "I don'€™t see any reason why you wouldn'€™t want to put him in a Red Sox uniform if it'€™s possible," the outfielder said. "To me the biggest thing, being around long enough, if ever I'€™m in a position to build a winning team, I don'€™t understand why people fixate on the word '€œprospect.'€ People get fixated on prospects. Well, this guy has all the upside in the world. Has Cole Hamels done it? Yes. So why not go get Cole Hamels at whatever expense is needed. Do you want to keep some of the farm system? Yes, I understand that. Part of an organization comes from within. The Lester's, the Pedroia's, the Papelbon's, the guys who were brought up through the system, got a few championships, and then unfortunately as times goes on guys move. I agree 100 percent it'€™s important to have a good minor league system. I agree with that. Some of these prospects who are being thrown around, who knows if they are going to be that guy."


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Finally, after nearly a month of silence, Apple has seeded the 3rd beta of iOS 5.1 to developers. As you may recall, the company pushed out beta 2 all the way back on December 12th of last year.
Judging by the screen grabs we've seen, beta 3 doesn't seem to be too exciting. Its brief changelog states that the update just "contains bug fixes and improvements." But we're not writing it off just yet.
Folks digging through iOS 5.1's source code have already uncovered a number of interesting things, including evidence that Apple may be close to releasing devices with quad-core processors. So stay tuned.
Be sure to let us know if you discover anything cool in beta 3, and we'll do the same.


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Love and money 2: Have you had "The Conversation" with your partner?
Sharing your life with someone you love is one of the greatest joys you can have. However, many people don't know how to navigate the waters of financial planning for the future when you are doing it with someone else.
When do you pool your funds together? What kind of conversations do you need to have? Let's run through how you and your significant other can achieve your financial goals as a cohesive unit through clear and concise communication of your wants and needs.
Where you are both at currently in terms of income and savings, and how much you are willing to pool together.
What your goals are – it could be a young couple saving for an overseas holiday or a first home, all the way to retirement planning among older couples.
How good you are with money. Is one partner a spendthrift, while the other likes to splash cash?
Who will handle the finances. Will you both have control, or will one person make most of the decisions?
This large-scale, open conversation (perhaps with a financial planner) helps your relationship keeps its priorities balanced, can reduce financial stress, gets you both on the same page and sets up your long term goals. Talking about money can be daunting at first, but open conversation is the key to a healthy financial (and emotional) partnership.
For couples that are further along in their relationship, conversations still need to be had. Financial planning doesn't end with buying a house and starting a family, it continues as you look ahead to retirement.
You can't just snap your fingers and make this happen – you need to plan with your partner.
The Association of Superannuation Funds for Australia says that for a comfortable retirement, a couple needs $59,160 per year. You can't just snap your fingers and make this happen – you need to plan with your partner.For example, which of you will enter retirement first? Could you benefit from starting an SMSF together? Will either of you continue working past the age of 65? Who will contribute how much to superannuation?
People can fall ill or pass away, relationships can break down just as readily as they flourish, and outside circumstances can affect your money. That's why having ongoing clear conversations about financial planning with your partner is so important.
If you want help planning your life together, no matter what stage you are at, get in touch with the professionals at Invest Blue.


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Prices and availability in Reno, NV were last updated on 19 Jan 2022.
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The best apartments in Reno, NV are: Regency Park, PARK PLACE, THE ELEMENT, Lakeridge Living Apartments and Meadow Wood Apartments.
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Renter's Guide to Reno
This Nevada city has been called, "The Biggest Little City in the World." It sits in a high desert in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, located near Lake Tahoe. The area is known for casinos, tourism, and a great place for truckers to take a rest stop, but for the residents who live here, Reno is so much more than that.
People in Reno love to get outside. It's easy to live life entirely separate from the casinos downtown. Local residents live, work, and play in a flat spread of land known as the Truckee Meadows. The Kauffman Foundation named Reno the "Most Entrepreneurial Metropolitan Area per Capita."
Traveling by car, Reno is just under an hour away from beautiful Lake Tahoe and only 30 minutes away from Mount Rose, a ski resort with 60 runs. Carson City is only 40 minutes away and Los Angeles is an 8 ½ hour drive. Salt Lake City is 8 hours away, yet San Francisco is only 3 ½ hours by car. Reno weather is typically dry and sunny. The area sees an average of 300 days of sunshine per year. There can be some snow in the winter and summers are comfortable, with temperatures usually in the 70's. Most of the rainfall occurs in the spring and fall, and even then, it doesn't rain much.
Reno, NV Demographics
Cost of Living in Reno, NV
Reno has a very manageable cost of living. The average salary is between $44,000 and $53,000 and renting a two-bedroom apartment costs about $900 per month. Utility costs in Reno are very pocket-friendly— they're 20% below the national average and typically less than $100 per month. Gas is more expensive in Reno than in Las Vegas, but groceries cost less in Reno. A loaf of bread would be about $1.56. Meals in Reno can vary due to the downtown casino scene, but a typical meal for two would average about $30. Public transportation costs are also low in Reno—fare is $2.00 per person and $5.00 for a regular 24-hour pass, or $1.00 and $2.50, respectively, for youth, elderly, or the disabled. Children the age of 5 and under ride for free.
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Reno, NV Average Rental Price, October 2021 $1,557 /mo
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Living in Reno, NV
Reno isn't a widely diverse city, but the city does celebrate the uniqueness of its residents with frequent festivals. Some of the more popular festivals in Reno are: Artown, Pride, Celtic, bluegrass, jazz, blues, Greek, and the Reno River festival. Reno's population is 74% Caucasian, 2.9% African-American, 1.3% Native American, 6.3% Asian and 24.3% is Latino or Hispanic. The city is a great place to live and the suburbs are relatively safe. Close proximity to mountains, rivers, and lakes makes this an outdoors lover's dream. A downside to living in Reno is the unwelcoming downtown area that isn't very family-friendly.
Things to do in Reno
Reno is a wonderful place to live for outdoor enthusiasts. It's close to gorgeous mountain hiking and camping, there are rivers and lakes to visit, plus, it's close to large cities like San Francisco. The Truckee River is a gift to the city, providing drinking water and also kayaking, whitewater rafting, and fishing access. Tahoe National Forest is a million acres of wooded forests and hiking trails. Have you ever been to a National Bowling Stadium before? This is a one-of-a-kind experience for people who love to bowl! The place has 78 lanes, seats for 1,000 spectators and is 350,000 square feet. Reno hosts the "Great Reno Balloon Race," each year and the sights don't disappoint. More than 1,000 hot air balloons take to the sky for three days straight. There are a variety of ski resorts within an hour of Reno which offer skiing, snowboarding, and snowshoeing activities.
As far as sporting events, you can go to sporting events for UNLV or UNR in Reno. There's also some minor league action with the Triple-A Reno Aces baseball team and the Reno Bighorns, an NBA Development League team. If you're looking for a good time, stick around the Aces Park for a pre-game or postgame party at the Freight House District, an entertainment hub located in the stadium.
One of the most famous landmarks in Reno is the arches gateway to the city that reads, "Reno: the Biggest Little City in the World." You can see it entering the street with the largest casinos and hotels. Living in a tourist destination does have its perks—the food is wonderful! The food truck scene has gained momentum in Reno in recent years. Reno is also a great spot to find some craft beers made in town by Basin Brewing Co., Brew Brothers, or Silver Peak.
If museums are your thing, check out the Nevada Museum of Art for their photography and nature-filled exhibits. Also look for the National Automobile Museum—they have more than 200 amazing and rare cars. You can watch a live theater show with Good Luck Macbeth Theatre, Reno Little Theatre, or Bruka Theatre.
Employment and Economy
Reno was the gaming capital of the world in the 1950's, before Las Vegas began to grow rapidly, as well as gaming on Native American reservations in Northern California. Though casinos and hotels still bring a great deal of revenue for the city, other industries are performing better. The top employers in the area are: Washoe County School District, University of Nevada, Reno, Washoe County, Renown Regional Medical Center, Peppermill Reno, International Game Technology and Silver Legacy Reno. Reno was named one of the "14 Best Startup Cities in America," by Popular Mechanics.
Reno, NV Households
Family 56,403
Non-family 45,880
Children 28,353
No Children 73,930
Median Housing Costs Per Month$1,112
Education in Reno
The oldest university in Nevada is UNR (University of Nevada, Reno) which specializes in engineering, agriculture, and journalism. Truckee Meadows Community College is a two-year institution with more than 13,000 students. Public education in Reno is provided by the Washoe County School district.
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Tips for Renting in Reno
In Nevada, a landlord must disclose any non-refundable fees and also tell you what the deposit will be used for. Renters have five days to pay rent before the landlord can file for an eviction. Landlords must give 45 days' notice before raising the rent. The tenant may withhold and ask for a reduction in rent if landlord fails to fix something important, such as a heater. If you are planning on moving to Reno, check out different parts of the city before selecting an apartment and try to visit the area beforehand, as certain areas of Reno are less safe than others.
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The Needle is the New Knife: Advances in Dermal Fillers
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While the word "fillers" may bring to mind images of artificial faces, the reality of dermal fillers is much different. When administered properly, fillers can provide natural-looking results for patients seeking a rejuvenated appearance. Thanks to recent advances in filler techniques and materials, patients are seeing better results than ever.
AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGY EXPERT
Information provided by Whitney P. Bowe, MD, FAAD, clinical assistant professor of dermatology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York.
THE RISE OF FILLERS
According to Dr. Bowe, people used to be afraid of dermal fillers - or at least afraid of discussing the cosmetic treatments they'd received. Over the years, however, these procedures have become more accepted, she says, and many people, including celebrities, now discuss them openly. "The perceived stigma of having a cosmetic procedure is starting to fade away," she says. "People are talking more and hiding less, especially because the treatments are more subtle now."
As acceptance levels have increased, patients also have become more proactive about addressing the signs of aging, Dr. Bowe says. When the only available option was cosmetic surgery, people would wait a long time before going under the knife, she says; now that less invasive options like dermal fillers are available, more individuals are considering these treatments as routine maintenance rather than a last resort. "People want to slow down the hands of the clock," she says. "They don't want to drastically turn them back."
This shift in public perception has been accompanied by developments in filler techniques and materials, Dr. Bowe says, and these advances allow dermatologists to create customized treatment plans to provide patients with the look they want. "It's not one-size-fits-all," she says. "It's become very easy to come up with a plan that helps patients look like the best version of themselves - not like someone else."
FILLER TECHNIQUES
According to Dr. Bowe, people's faces lose bone, fat and muscle as they age, and the skin starts hanging downward and inward, which results in wrinkles. By injecting fillers into key areas on the outside of the face (i.e., the temples, cheekbones and jaws) dermatologists can replace this lost tissue, which helps restore volume and lift sagging skin for a rejuvenated appearance, she says. This new approach is more effective than the previous technique of injecting fillers directly into problem areas, she says, as it provides more natural-looking results.
Dermatologists also may achieve a more natural look for their patients by layering, or "sandwiching," different fillers in different areas of the face, Dr. Bowe says. In order to get the best possible result, the dermatologist may use one filler in the deeper layers of the skin and another in the middle layers, she says, and some treatments may utilize a third filler at the surface level. In addition to using different filler materials together, dermatologists also may use fillers in conjunction with botulinum toxin or lasers, Dr. Bowe says, and such combination treatments may be able to provide results that couldn't be achieved with fillers alone.
An emerging filler technique known as "skin boosting" also may provide patients with a new way to achieve a rejuvenated appearance, Dr. Bowe says. This technique involves very small injections of hyaluronic acid filler all over the face, arms, chest or hands; these injections are intended to hydrate the skin and trigger collagen production, which results in a healthier appearance.
FILLER MATERIALS
The recent advances in filler techniques have been accompanied by developments in filler materials. Most notably, Dr. Bowe says, there are now a wide variety of fillers available, providing dermatologists with a range of treatment options for their patients. Each filler has its own unique consistency and properties, she says, and different materials are suited for different areas of the face. "There are so many different options available to us now," she says. "With such a wide array of fillers to choose from, we have the ability to customize each treatment to meet the patient's unique needs and provide optimal results."
As the U.S. Food & Drug Administration approves more fillers for use in specific areas of the face, dermatologists can provide their patients with even more specialized treatment, Dr. Bowe says. Recent developments include a hyaluronic acid filler designed to provide subtle enhancement of the lips, utilizing small particles to increase definition without increasing size. Additionally, calcium hydroxylapatite filler has been approved for use in the hands, where it can decrease the visible signs of aging, and two materials have been approved for use in the cheeks, where they can have a lifting effect that corrects smile lines and under-eye hollows.
Filler materials also have evolved over the years to provide a better experience for patients. Older formulas would break down after a few months, which meant patients had to get frequent treatments to maintain their appearance, Dr. Bowe says, but today's fillers last much longer - for years, in some cases. Additionally, she says, many formulas now contain the topical anesthetic lidocaine, which helps minimize discomfort at the time of injection.
GETTING THE BEST RESULTS
Despite the advances in filler technology, some individuals may still believe a filler procedure will leave them looking artificial, with overfilled cheeks or "duck lips." When used effectively, however, fillers can help patients appear rejuvenated while maintaining a natural look, Dr. Bowe says. "You may see some artificial faces out there, but it's important to remember that you won't be able to recognize the good work," she says. "You don't want the people around you to be able to put their finger on what was done; you just want them to think you look refreshed."
In order to get the best results, Dr. Bowe says, it's important to seek out a doctor who has experience with fillers and understands the structure and function of the skin, like a board-certified dermatologist. She recommends that patients visit doctors' websites to review their before and after photos, and she also suggests asking satisfied patients for recommendations. "If a friend looks really good, ask them if they've had any filler procedures," she says. "Usually, if someone is happy with the work that's been done, she'll be willing to talk about it."
In order to achieve the results they want, Dr. Bowe says, patients should bring photos of themselves from a time when they were happy with their appearance. She says it's also important for patients to tell their dermatologist about any past procedures they've had, as well as any medications and supplements they're taking.
AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGY EXPERT ADVICE
"Some people may still associate dermal fillers with an artificial look, but today's filler techniques and materials make it possible to appear rejuvenated in a natural way," Dr. Bowe says. "A board-certified dermatologist who has been trained in the proper use of fillers can help you achieve the results you want."
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China launched an experimental satellite Monday for technological demonstrations and environmental surveys, according to official state media reports.
The Long March 2D rocket with Shiyan 5 launched at 10:12 a.m. Beijing time Monday. Credit: Xinhua
The Shiyan 5 satellite launched on a Long March 2D rocket at 0212 GMT Monday (9:12 p.m. EST Sunday) from the Jiuquan launching facility near the border of northern China's Inner Mongolia and Gansu provinces, according to the state-run Xinhua news agency.
The 13-story Long March 2D put the Shiyan 5 satellite in a near-circular orbit about 462 miles high with an inclination of 98 degrees, according to U.S. military tracking data.
The name Shiyan means "experiment" in Chinese.
The official launch statement from Xinhua did not describe the satellite, only saying it would "conduct technological experiments and environmental surveys" in a report issued Monday.
Monday's Long March mission was the 12th Chinese space launch of the year and the 68th launch to reach orbit worldwide in 2013.
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Enclave at Heritage Hills is a quaint community in Lone Tree, Colorado that welcomes homebuyers of all ages, who are drawn to the community's convenient location near Denver, Aurora, Littleton, and Highlands Ranch.
The Enclave neighborhood is a gated subdivision of 122 single-family ranch homes within the master-planned Heritage Hills community. Homebuyers enjoy living in a tight-knit community that offers a clubhouse and vibrant social scene with community parties and activities.
The clubhouse at Enclave at Heritage Hills is a private facility that is available exclusively to the homeowners and residents of the Enclave neighborhood. This social space is the perfect location to meet neighbors for a game night or holiday party. Homeowners can also rent out the clubhouse for their own private party. The clubhouse even has a kitchen that is perfect for catering your next event.
Construction of Enclave at Heritage Hills began in 1998 and the community was completed in 2006 with 122 single-family homes. There are five floor plans that offer 1,624 to 2,184 square feet of living space. These single-level patio homes offer one to three bedrooms, two to two-and-a-half bathrooms, and an attached two or three-car garage. Every home has a den that can be utilized as a guest bedroom or extra entertaining space.
Whether working or retired, homeowners have more time to enjoy their active lifestyles because they pay a reasonable homeowners association fee to handle outdoor chores. This association fee includes common area and building insurance, gated security, streets, landscaping, and clubhouse maintenance.
Enclave at Heritage Hills is located in Lone Tree, Colorado. The community is situated northeast of Lincoln Avenue and Yosemite Street. The city of Lone Tree has an extraordinary amount of options to shop, dine, and play. One of the most popular shopping areas is located right in the city of Lone Tree. This area is known as Park Meadows Retail Resort and has over 185 stores and restaurants. Indoor and outdoor recreation is also available throughout the immediate area at Lone Tree Recreation Center, The Bluffs Regional Park, and Cook Creek Pool.
Enclave at Heritage Hills is located just 30 minutes south of Denver and Aurora. Its convenient location is just 20 miles from downtown Denver, making it a short drive to see professional sporting events and world-class cultural opportunities at theaters. Enclave at Heritage Hills' close proximity to I-25 and E-470 makes traveling to Centennial Airport and Denver International Airport a breeze. With such a convenient location, it s easy to see why Enclave at Heritage Hills is a high demand neighborhood in Lone Tree.
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There are five patio home floor plans that offer 1,624 to 2,184 square feet of living space. These single-level homes offer one to three bedrooms, two to two-and-a-half bathrooms, and an attached two or three-car garage. Every home has a den that can be utilized as a guest bedroom or extra entertaining space.
We bought a resale home here a couple years ago and are very pleased. The quality is great and best of all, NO more yard work or shoveling snow for us! I also love living in a gated community because it just makes me feel safe and the community is very quiet. The people have been great and we're very involved now so our social calendar is really exciting! The location worked perfect for us being close to Denver and Aurora so we can easily visit our kids and grand-kids. But you don't need to venture too far from home to find everything you need, great parks, shopping and restaurants.
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Twenty years ago, one could say that company branding was like a foghorn—a one-way blast that reached your target audience with little back and forth. The upside? Top of mind awareness was relatively cheap and you guaranteed your brand had a voice. If someone had a complaint, they could write a letter or call customer service, but that was about it.
Fast forward to 2015, and consumers ARE your brand. You need them to love you because everyone is a news anchor, everyone has a social platform, and your reputation can be shredded by one bad interaction. Jay Baer, author of Youtility, reports that Edelman finds that when a company is distrusted, 57 percent of people will believe negative information after hearing it just one or two times. Conversely, when companies are trusted, 51 percent of people believe positive information about the company after hearing it just one or two times.
Here are five terrific ways to show love to your customers in ways that keep them coming back and shouting your name from the rooftops.
Everyone wants to be a part of the inside club, the cool group. Offer special discounts, sneak peeks on new products, and more. How can you make these customers feel closer to you? If you can create a highly committed community, invite them to give you great feedback on products you are just starting to create. They can help shape your product with you.
When even local retailers sometimes offer online chat customer service, you can't afford to wait even a day to respond to your customers. Remember that they have the microphone and if you don't take them seriously, their issue could be all over Twitter in 30 minutes with undesirable hashtags and your company name. Staff up, train people right, and choose customer service personnel who can keep their cool. But most of all, empower those customer service employees to actually fix the problem.
Even better: make it easy for them to NOT call you. Put up as much online self-service help as you can for your customers with FAQs, how-to articles, and fixes to common problems. If they want to solve an issue late at night and you can make it easy for them to do so, you have kept them happy.
According to recent research from the CFI Research Group, "People just don't want to have to call to get their issues resolved," said Terry Redding, vice president of marketing and product development for CFI Group. "Sixty-six percent of customer service interactions are done on the phone. But it's a shrinking majority: 54% still prefer to do business that way, while interest in other non-call channels is expanding rapidly. Nearly half of consumers would prefer to communicate via email, web self-service, or chat.
If you see a problem show up, you'll obviously want to resolve it ASAP. But did you know that some of the best customer service happens when someone isn't even your customer yet? Jay Baer says this era of Internet marketing is all about being useful. To that end, if you sell skateboards online and are monitoring the social conversation regarding skateboards, you might just be the one to solve that 6'4″ guy's problem about where to buy a longer board. Instant customer.
In fact, if you are really good at social monitoring, you can watch people praising or complaining about a competitive offering and make a new friend. Solve the problem, offer a better deal, and you never know what may happen.
Do you sell a product that can be used where people experience greater fun, excitement, or success because of you? Gather those stories and interview your top customers. Make them the story on your web site and in your social channels. Other potential customers take in several data points before deciding to buy from you. Your highlighted customers will enjoy the fame and you can reap the rewards of someone else telling others that you are good at what you do.
5. Show Your Gratitude. Often.
It's not just good manners to use your "Please"s and "Thank You"s. In a business, showing how appreciative you are of your customers can really go a long way. Use fun, happy conversational tones and set up systems that ensure your customers feel thanked and appreciated at every turn, after every purchase. Consider ending a sincere thank you with a special offer or free gift.
Remember, all the goodwill you've created in your business can be shattered by a negative customer interaction that is shared for the world to see. Prevent that from happening by showing customers love often and handling their issues quickly.


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Technology Security Associates Wins $83M IDIQ to Help Secure Navy Airborne Platforms
Nichols Martin October 21, 2020	Contract Awards, News
Technology Security Associates has won a five-year, $83.3M contract to provide platform security services to Naval Air System Command and Naval Air Warfare Centers. The U.S. Navy received two offers for the cost-plus-fixed-fee, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract via a small business set-aside competition, the Department of Defense said Tuesday.
NAVAIR Awards KBR $81M Aircrew Services IDIQ; Byron Bright Quoted
William McCormick September 24, 2019	Contract Awards, News
The U.S. Navy's Naval Air Systems Command has awarded KBR an $81 million contract to provide aircrew services to the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, the company announced on Tuesday.
Navy Tests Block 2A Variant of Raytheon's RAM Missile System
Matthew Nelson June 19, 2019	News, Technology
The U.S. Navy has conducted trials for RAM, an updated Raytheon-built surface-to-air missile that repels multiple targets, aboard the service branch's test vessel and at the Naval Air Warfare Center in California.
Omnitec Solutions to Help Navy Plan Naval Aviation and Joint Programs
Matthew Nelson May 15, 2019	Contract Awards, News
Omnitec Solutions has won a potential five-year, $45.3M contract to help the U.S. Navy explore strategies to accelerate procurement program planning and implementation processes.
CACI to Offer Navy Training & Simulation Tech Support Under $980M IDIQ; Ken Asbury Quoted
Peter Graham August 24, 2018	Featured, General, Industry News, News
CACI International plans to offer the U.S. Navy's Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division with a wide range of support for training and simulation platforms through a potential $980M indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract awarded in late July. The company said Thursday the award represents new work for its logistics and material readiness market area. The …
Telephonics to Supply Radar Tech for Coast Guard Surveillance Aircraft
Brenda Marie Rivers June 15, 2018	C4ISR, News
Griffon's Telephonics subsidiary has landed a $31.8 million contract to equip the U.S. Coast Guard's maritime surveillance aircraft with a multimode radar technology. USCG selected the APS-143C(V)3 radar to help HC-27J Spartan operators search, detect and track targets, Telephonics said Thursday. The system features inverse synthetic aperture radar, weather avoidance, synthetic aperture radar and search-and-rescue transponder beacon …
Navy Taps Boeing to Integrate Tactical Operational Flight Trainer Software Updates
Nichols Martin April 20, 2018	Industry News, News
Boeing has received an $18.8 million delivery order to integrate Tactical Operational Flight Trainer sensor software updates to U.S. Navy F/A-18E/F and EA-18G aircraft. The company will also identify requirements, install updated software, provide complementary spare parts and perform other related services under the delivery order, the Defense Department said Thursday. Work will take place …
Raytheon to Develop Additional Navy Aircraft Sensors
Nichols Martin February 14, 2018	News, Products & Service
The U.S. Navy has awarded Raytheon an $8.8 million contract modification to develop additional software and hardware for the service branch's F/A-18E/F and EA-18G aircraft sensor systems. The award modifies a previously awarded indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract and work will occur through December 2021 in El Segundo, California, the Defense Department said Tuesday. F/A-18E/F is a fighter aircraft primarily used for …
Boeing Gets Navy Order for T-45 Aircraft Retrofit Kits, Special Tools
Nichols Martin January 18, 2018	Industry News, News
Boeing has received a $12.6 million order from the U.S. Navy to deliver 39 T-45 Goshawk retrofit kits, support equipment and special tools for the trainer aircraft's service life extension program. The Defense Department said Wednesday the order also includes retrofit engineering and logistics services meant to address associated government technical directives. Eighty-six percent of …
Rockwell Collins Gets Navy E-2D Training System Support Contract Modification
Rockwell Collins' simulation and training solutions business has received a $21.4 million contract modification to continue support work on the U.S. Navy's E-2D Hawkeye Integrated Training Systems III program. The modification exercises options on a previously awarded contract and covers HITS maintenance and flight trainer aircraft concurrency, technical data, aircraft obsolescence and …
Rockwell Collins to Provide Navy E-2D Hawkeye Tactics Trainer
Ramona Adams June 15, 2017	Industry News, News
Rockwell Collins' simulation and training solutions business has secured a $34.2 million contract to deliver a training system for the U.S. Navy's E2-D Advanced Hawkeye aircraft. The Defense Department said Wednesday the company will perform aircraft-to-simulator concurrency updates; implement aircraft change directives/engineering change proposals; and integrate and test software applications under the E-2D …
Navy Taps American Systems for Air Vehicle System Engineering, Technical Services Contract
Scott Nicholas May 16, 2017	News, Products & Service
American Systems has received a $30.3 million indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract from the U.S. Navy to provide specialized engineering and technical services for various Defense Department air vehicles and related systems. DoD said Monday that the company will support the development and operation of aircraft trainer devices, air vehicle dynamic simulations and architecture, future piloted and …
Telephonics Lands Navy Contract for NAWCAD Engineering, Technical Support
Dominique Stump January 13, 2017	News, Products & Service
The U.S. Navy has awarded Telephonics a five-year, $9.3 million indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract to provide engineering and technical services to the Naval Air Warfare Center's aircraft division. The Defense Department said Thursday the company will implement and manage a program that covers hardware systems development, maintenance, training and repair services for NAWCAD's air traffic …
Kay and Associates to Help Maintain Kuwait's Hornet F/A-18 C/D Fleet
Dominique Stump December 21, 2016	News, Products & Service
The U.S. Navy has awarded Kay and Associates a $63 million contract to perform maintenance and support work on Kuwait's fleet of F/A-18 C/D Hornet aircraft. Kay and Associates will conduct work in Kuwait through January 2018 under the foreign military sales program, the Defense Department said Tuesday. The Naval Air Warfare Center's aircraft division …
Johns Hopkins APL, Navy Conduct Swarming Unmanned Surface Vehicles Demonstration
Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory has partnered with the U.S. Navy to conduct an at-sea demonstration of swarming unmanned surface vehicles in an effort to advance collaborative behaviors of autonomous USVs. The lab said Monday the activity used six surface target boats equipped with boat control systems from the Naval Air …


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Update on Cross Border Distribution of Funds
AUTHORs: Michael Jackson, Tara Doyle, Dualta Counihan, Anne-Marie Bohan, Shay Lydon, Liam Collins, Philip Lovegrove, Elizabeth Grace, Oisin McClenaghan, Michelle Ridge, Barry O'Connor, Donal O'Byrne Services: Asset Management and Investment Funds, Financial Services Taxes DATE: 30/07/2018
As outlined in our April newsletter, on 12 March 2018 the European Commission ("Commission") published a proposed directive and proposed regulation amending the UCITS Directive and the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive ("AIFMD") with regard to the cross border distribution of funds. The proposals would, among other matters:
insert a definition of "pre-marketing" in the AIFMD to allow alternative investment fund managers ("AIFMs") to test an investment idea or investment strategy with professional investors;
prohibit member states from requiring physically present facilities in their territory for making payments to unitholders, repurchasing or redeeming units and making available the information that funds are required to provide; and
insert new provisions relating to the de-registration of funds where a manager no longer intends to market the fund in a member state.
On 15 June 2018, the Council of the EU ("Council") adopted its negotiating mandate in relation to the proposals in its trialogue negotiations with the Commission and European Parliament. The Council has proposed a number of amendments to the Commission's proposals, including significant changes to the provisions relating to pre-marketing and de-registration, which are outlined in the tables below.
The Commission's proposals have yet to be considered by the European Parliament's Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee ("ECON").


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Most employers would jump at the chance to make their workers happier whilst in the office. These simple tips can help to improve happiness and improve office efficiency at the same time!
Happiness tends to go hand in hand with productivity.
Why this should be so might seem obvious: workers who are comfortable are better able to concentrate more on the task in hand, rather than whatever it is that's bothering them.
If you're suffering from pain as a result of postural problems, then you'll be unable to get quite the same amount of work done.
There's an enormous amount of research indicating that the trend toward sedentary office work is driving an uptick in back pain and other related discomforts – so much so that the word 'ergonomic' has become common (and sometimes dreaded) currency in offices across the land.
But even those who haven't yet suffered pain should benefit from working in comfort. Workers who spend hundreds of hours every year sat at a desk will likely prefer a seat that provides good support, comfort and adjustability.
And it isn't just at our computers where these concerns come into play. When sitting in a meeting, workers tend to prefer a more relaxed environment – at least, according to a survey carried out by furniture manufacturer Allermuir.
While a place to sit and focus on a task is important, so too is variety – and so equipping a meeting room with sofas might be worth considering (if the culture in your office can cope with the shock).
If your job involves typing and clicking on icons all day, then you'll want devices that make these tasks as easy and pleasurable as possible.
For typists and writers, a mechanical keyboard will do this capably; each key will depress with a satisfying clunk, and typing with feel significantly better. What's more, your office will quickly fill with the click-clack typewriter sound of mechanical keys – which has been linked with an increase in productivity. So much so, in fact, that even high-profile newspapers have experimented with playing typewriter sounds over a large loudspeaker.
The more screen real-estate your employees have to work with, the less time they'll spend flicking between the windows – and the less information they'll have to store into short term memory. This translates directly into less stress.
Upgrading from a 19" monitor to a 27" one will provide workers with more than twice as much screen space – meaning that they'll be able to see everything at a glance.
Equipping a workstation with multiple monitors will have the same effect – and it might end up cheaper in the long run. Having an email inbox open on one monitor, a word processor on another, and a spreadsheet on a third means that your workers will spend less of their day searching for the relevant piece of information, and more of it turning that information into results.
The average workers gets 15 minutes more work done a day when moving from one monitor to two. This doesn't sound like much, but it adds up to well over a week of extra work every year per employee.
Affording employees the ability to adjust the brightness of their monitors will help them to work in comfort – without having to squint or wear sunglasses.
By the same token, if your workers are having to deal with intolerable slowness, lock-ups and blue screens, they'll quickly become frustrated and stressed. There are few things more likely to produce anger than a loss of control – and a slow computer that can't keep up will produce exactly that. An upgrade may well solve these problems – particularly if workers are dealing with demanding video and audio-editing software.
Inadequate lighting is almost certain to produce feelings of misery – particularly during winter, when natural light is less plentiful. Investing in the right sort of office lighting – the sort that's powerful enough to fill the space, and yet not so powerful that your employees are blinded, is sure to do exactly that. Super-bright LED lighting has never been more affordable; so if you're looking for a way to boost your interior – and make your employees more productive in the process – investing in a new desk-lamp or two, or replacing your overhead lighting, makes a great deal of sense.
Companies which recognise good performance and reward it – even if that reward is just a polite acknowledgement – demonstrably perform better than those which don't. And now, there are a myriad of competing software platforms, each eager to help get the job done – and allowing workers to see just how they're doing compared with everyone else. Some software even allows employees to reward one another with kudos.
Of course, it's important to use software like this cautiously, as you might be incentivising negative behaviour as well as positive ones. You don't want to create a demoralising rat race, or encourage your work force to lavish undeserved kudos upon one another. That said, employment recognition software is well worth investigating – just be sure to use it judiciously.
Improving technology isn't just at work in the office – it's changing every facet of our lives. Working from home has never been more practicable – particularly for those whose jobs involve an enormous amount of computer-work. With the help of the internet, the mobile phone, and all of the various apps that go with both, it's possible to be just as productive – and just as easily reached – whether you're at home or work.
If an employee has the discipline and drive to get their work done, there's no reason to force them to come into the office – and allowing them to work a day or so at home will help to slash transport costs, demonstrate trust, and give your employee a break from the stressors of office life.
Of course, this doesn't mean that technology will render the modern office obsolete – face-to-face contact is a valuable means of getting information across, and will remain so until Skype come up with something truly revolutionary!
Any worthwhile technology should make the world a slightly better place. In the workplace, better tools will help to relieve stress, boost satisfaction, and get things done all the more quickly and effectively. Sensible upgrades in key areas can thereby help to ensure the happiest and best work environment possible.


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Manufacturers to unveil latest running gear, gadgets at Austin tradeshow
August 25, 2017 Uncategorized.
Zoot displays colorful shoes at The Running Event 2015 at the Austin Convention Center. The show returns to Austin this year. DEBORAH CANNON / AMERICAN-STATESMAN
The Running Event, where gear makers unveil their latest and greatest products to sports store owners, will return to Austin this November.
And nope, unless you're in the business, you can't attend. We'll be there, though, taking notes and talking to industry experts about what's new in the running world.
The show took place in Florida last year because of a scheduling conflict at the Austin Convention Center. This year's four-day event, the largest running specialty trade show in North America, begins Nov. 28.
RELATED: Manufacturers show off newest gear, gadgets at The Running Event
Browsing the aisles is like peeking at the gifts under the tree a month before the holidays. Shoes, clothing, wearable electronics that measure everything about your exercise routine, energy gels, lights, awards, jewelry and recovery drinks of all types are on display, and manufacturers are eager to chat about them.
Hoka One One's Ike Alvear, left, of Richmond, California, shows off the latest running shoes to David Jackson, right, of Sarasota, Florida, during The Running Event in 2013.
Ashley Landis for American-Statesman
Walter Robb, former chief executive officer of Austin-based Whole Foods, will compare apples to running shoes in his keynote address, where he will talk about the challenge running stores face from online sellers. Robb is now a director of The Container Store.
An estimated 2,700 industry professionals and more than 250 top running and running accessory brands will attend. Exhibitors include ASICS, Balega, Brooks Running, New Balance, Nike, On and Saucony.
Pearl Izumi offered pedicures to attendees of the 2015 Running Event 2015 at the Austin Convention Center. DEBORAH CANNON / AMERICAN-STATESMAN
But it won't be all business. Show attendees will square off at the Indie 5K on Nov. 30 to determine the fastest retailer in America. The race, which has seen times in the sub-15 minute per mile pace, is one of the fastest 5Ks in the country.
Meb Keflezighi will receive lifetime achievement award at Best Running Stores in America Awards on Nov. 30.
Retail registration is available here.
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Viva Air and Avianca urge merger to be approved quickly amid financial difficulty
Ricardo Meier
Low-cost carrier revealed a fragile economic situation this week, motivating Avianca to request that the merger process be accelerated by Colombian authorities.
Surprisingly, Avianca and Viva Air asked the Aeronáutica Civil Colombiana (Aerocivil) that the merger between them be rushed because of the low-cost partner's financial problems.
The two Colombian airlines had announced the integration of their operations in April, but that they would retain their corporate identities.
According to Avianca, Viva Air's financial situation has proved to be quite serious in recent months, which motivated them to ask for the acceleration of the integration process.
"The request for integration with Viva seeks to fight for its survival in the market, as well as maintaining the competitiveness that it has built during 10 years of operation", said Adrian Neuhauser, president and CEO of Avianca.
Avianca's A320 (Venkat Mangudi)
No response from Avianca and Viva Air
In a statement released on Tuesday, Aerocivil downplayed the pressure made by the two airlines, stating that it "will carefully review the information, arguments and exceptions presented by the participating companies and will determine, following the highest standards of analysis developed by national and international authorities competition, the effects of the transaction with the aim of adopting a resolution on it in the light of the regulations and principles of free economic competition".
Colombia's civil aviation agency also revealed that Avianca and Viva Air had been required since April to present their integration plans and the date on which they intended to merge their operations, but the two companies only said in May that they "needed a reasonable time to submit" the information to Aerocivil.
Only on August 8 did the authority formally receive the authorization request from the companies, Aerocivil said. It is the day after the beginning of the mandate of President Gustavo Petro, the first leftist politician to assume the government of Colombia.
Ties with Ryanair
With a fleet of 23 Airbus A320 jets, half of which are the more efficient Neo version, Viva Air flies to domestic and international destinations, especially in the Caribbean, but also to South American cities such as Buenos Aires and São Paulo. The company has a branch in Peru.
In operation since 2012, Viva Air has Declan Ryan, son of Ryanair's founder, as one of its partners. In the arrangement announced in April, the Irish executive is expected to take a seat on the Board of Directors of the Abra group, which will also include Gol Linhas Aéreas.
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Rated R for brief violence and language.
There is so much negativity, cruelty and ugliness in our world right now, it is hard to outright dismiss a well-intentioned stumble like "Woman Walks Ahead." This truth-based odd-couple Western, about a late-19th century meeting of the minds between Brooklyn-based proto-feminist portrait painter Catherine Weldon and the legendary Lakota chief Sitting Bull, clumsily conflates our country's racist genocide of Native Americans with the era's marginalizing of women and their lack of rights.
But a few details are worth applauding. Topmost is the depiction of the breathtaking natural beauty of North Dakota's plains (actually, New Mexico standing in) that practically cries out for gilded frames. Add to that a British female director, Susanna White ("Nanny McPhee and the Big Bang," TV's "Parade's End"), who capably controls the reins for the most part and the fact that actual indigenous actors were recruited to fill the screen.
Alas, co-leads Jessica Chastain and Michael Greyeyes—both younger and more physically appealing than their real-life counterparts—do what they can to breathe some emotional fire into an underwhelming and often predictable script. Writer Steven Knight previously penned the devilishly nasty duo of "Dirty Pretty Things" and "Eastern Promises" and also inventively helmed "Locke," Tom Hardy's one-man show. But he takes too few risks here with this rather timid account of an unusual intimate relationship that apparently influenced the course of our frontier history. For a story that is not widely known, there is a distinct dearth of surprising twists. That includes Sam Rockwell, recent Oscar winner for his sneering racist and underhanded cop in "Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri," who shows up as—what else?—a snidely bigoted and deceitful military colonel here.
When "Woman Walks Ahead" premiered at the Toronto film fest last year, some found it guilty of being yet another white savior tale. After all, Weldon's arrival at the Indian grounds is shown to coincide with the end of a three-month drought as raindrops begin to trickle down. But the film's stars try their best to suggest that their characters are kindred spirits, equals as it were, as they both determinedly defy a white male hierarchy intent on passing a treaty that allows them to grab tribal land.
When we first glimpse Chastain's headstrong widow, she is symbolically tossing her dead husband's portrait off of a New York City bridge before embarking on a train journey to the Standing Rock reservation. Once there, she hopes to fulfill her dream of capturing the essence of the majestic Indian leader with her paint brush. At this point, I half-expected her to twirl around the dining car and sing "I Have Confidence" from "The Sound of Music." Instead, her presence as a single woman in fancy dress, dragging a heavy suitcase and a passel of art supplies while walking on foot, pegs her not just an easy victim by an opportunistic thief, but also as a liberal Indian lover and possible spy.
She is told—nay, ordered—by Ciaran Hinds' commanding officer, dismissively unsympathetic despite having an Indian wife, that she should hightail it back East pronto. Instead, Catherine insists on meeting Sitting Bull, and is taken by the chief's nephew to the destitute settlement where he now resides. The once-mighty warrior is reduced to being a humble potato farmer now that buffalo herds have been depleted. He agrees to pose for the then princely sum of $1,000—which she knows will go a long way to support the deprived community that has welcomed her.
Much of "Woman Walks Ahead"—which is Sitting Bull's nickname for his unlikely visitor, who has a habit of striding in front of the chief as they walk together—follows the gameplan of many a rom-com as two stubborn people who are in denial about their mutual attraction. The film comes perilously close to turning into a loincloth-ripper as the tall, well-built and impressively maned Greyeyes, a Canadian actor and trained ballet dancer, disrobes in a teepee and dons his traditional garb as Catherine averts her eyes. Later, as their bond grows stronger, they both change out of damp clothes while smoldering looks are shared. But White and Knight at least have the good taste to not let the pair to cross beyond that line.
But Chastain's big moment doesn't do her any favors, as Catherine weeps while relating how, when she was eight years old, her father locked her in a stable with a horse, causing her to fear the beasts. "He decided I needed to be taught to obey, broken like a horse, because I wasn't acting like a lady." Her crime? Wiping her mouth on her sleeve. Of course, there eventually is a scene where she triumphantly conquers her trauma atop Rico, a white stallion who was given to Sitting Bull by Buffalo Bill. Unfortunately, what is supposed to be a vulnerable revelation devolves into Catherine declaring, "It's darn hard being brave," a statement that the chief knows all too well after surviving the Battle of Little Big Horn.
A tragic end is inevitable, one that would be more emotional if the lead-up to it dug deeper and allowed the characters to show their feelings more than tell. Unfortunately, "Woman Walks Ahead" is too often one step behind in making us care.


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Microsoft could be about to make the Xbox One more like a PC.
That's according to head of Xbox Phil Spencer. He told reporters recently that Microsoft is considering rolling out hardware upgrades to the console, instead of replacing it with an entirely new machine. This would help it compete better with rival platforms.
The key to this is universal Windows apps and the One's backwards compatibility.
This could spell the end of new console launches in favour of more regular upgrades. "We can effectively feel a little bit more like we see on PC, where I can still go back and run my old Doom and Quake games that I used to play years ago but I can still see the best 4K games come out and my library is always with me," he said.
Spencer wouldn't be drawn on when this might happen, as he said he didn't want to "announce our road map for hardware". But it sounds like it's in the pipeline, and could arrive sooner than we thought.