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Home/News/Announcements/Shell wins PRAISE Annual Awards for Road Safety
In a ceremony held in Brussels on 25 April, Royal Dutch Shell, one the largest worldwide oil companies and an active partner of the Global Road Safety Partnership, received the PRAISE Annual Award for Road Safety in the category of large companies. "Preventing Road Accidents and Injuries for the Safety of Employees" (PRAISE) is a project run by the non-profit European Transport Safety Council (ETSC), which aims to increase road safety in the work context. It awards good practices in order to help employers secure high road safety standards for their employees.
"It is a great honor to receive the ETSC PRAISE award. Road safety is a key risk area for Shell and our Road Safety/Logistics teams have implemented simple rules for compliance", explained Mike Watson, Global Road Safety Manager at Shell who accepted the award on behalf of the company.
In the category of medium company, the prize was granted to VolkerRail Ltd, which provides a wide range of contracting services to the railway industry in the UK and Ireland.
Eligibility criteria for the competition according to the ETSC included setting road safety targets, evidence of progress and sustainability of achievements by employers at their workplace.
"We congratulate the winners of the awards for their inspiring efforts in tackling work related road risk. Royal Dutch Shell (and VolkerRail) are praised today because they demonstrate how improving road safety can be integrated into day-to-day business practices and that investing in road safety does indeed pay for itself said Antonio Avenoso, ETSC Executive Director, the awards ceremony chair.The award winners also possess a 'hearts and minds' attitude to road safety – recognizing the need to engage with employees and taking the road safety message beyond the workplace.
"Our top management supports our efforts to reach goal zero – no fatalities, serious injuries or environmental harm. Moreover, we work closely with partnerships and communities to help reduce road risks, raise public awareness, implement local campaigns and educational programmes to reduce incidents", concluded Watson.
ETSC, Europe, Shell, WBCSD
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Shell's own movie stars
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Pseudodax moluccanus (Valenciennes, 1840)
Labroidei (Suborder)
Labridae (Family)
Pseudodax (Genus)
Pseudodax moluccanus (Species)
Pseudodax Bleeker, 1861
Odax moluccanus Valenciennes, 1840
Pseudodax mollucanus (Valenciennes, 1840) (misspelling)
Pseudodax molluccanus (Valenciennes, 1840) (misspelling)
Pseudodax molucanus (Valenciennes, 1840) (misspelling)
Pseudodax moluccans (Valenciennes, 1840) (misspelling)
Description Inhabits rock and coral reefs. Adults are solitary and feed on algae and small invertebrates. Juveniles have been observed...
Description Inhabits rock and coral reefs. Adults are solitary and feed on algae and small invertebrates. Juveniles have been observed "cleaning" other fishes. [details]
Froese, R. and D. Pauly. Editors. (2021). FishBase. Pseudodax moluccanus (Valenciennes, 1840). Accessed through: World Register of Marine Species at: http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=219046 on 2021-01-21
basis of record Froese, R. & D. Pauly (Editors). (2019). FishBase. World Wide Web electronic publication. version (12/2019)., available online at http://www.fishbase.org [details]
Remark In Cuvier & Valenciennes. Type species of genus. [details]
English chiseltooth wrasse [details]
Japanese ブダイベラ [details]
To Biodiversity Heritage Library (2 publications) (from synonym Pseudodax mollucanus (Valenciennes, 1840))
To Biodiversity Heritage Library (22 publications) (from synonym Odax moluccanus Valenciennes, 1840)
To Biological Information System for Marine Life (BISMaL) (from synonym Odax moluccanus Valenciennes, 1840)
To FishBase (from synonym Pseudodax molucanus (Valenciennes, 1840))
To FishBase (from synonym Pseudodax mollucanus (Valenciennes, 1840))
To FishBase (from synonym Pseudodax moluccans (Valenciennes, 1840))
To FishBase (from synonym Pseudodax molluccanus (Valenciennes, 1840))
To FishBase (from synonym Odax moluccanus Valenciennes, 1840)
To GenBank (24 nucleotides; 18 proteins)
To NMNH Extant Collection (Pseudodax moluccanus RAD107327-001)
Pseudodax moluccanu...

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7 of the Most Important Business Terms You Need to Know
ChamberEconomicHuman InterestCommunityGeneral News Article
When you're starting a business, it's important to be familiar with the most common business terms. These are words and phrases that you'll hear often in meetings and during your day-to-day operations. If you're not familiar with them, you could end up making costly mistakes.
In this article, the Murrieta/Wildomar Chamber of Commerce defines seven of the most important business terms. We'll also explain what they mean and how they can impact your business. Read on to learn more!
1. The Sales Funnel
A sales funnel is a process that helps you convert leads into customers. It starts with attracting potential customers and ends with them buying your product or service.
There are several steps in the sales funnel, and each one is important for converting leads into customers. The steps include:
Attracting potential customers
Converting leads into customers
Delivering the product or service
2. Accounts Payable
Accounts payable is a term for the money that a business owes to its suppliers. It includes the amount of money that a company has spent on goods and services, and it must be paid back within a certain period of time.
If a company doesn't pay its accounts payable on time, it could face penalties or interest charges from its suppliers. That's why it's important to stay on top of your accounts payable balance and make sure you're always paying your bills on time.
3. Accounts Receivable
An account receivable is an amount of money that a company expects to receive in the future. This money usually comes from customers who have purchased products or services from the company.
The company will usually keep track of its account receivables by creating a list of all the customers who owe it money. It's important to make sure that you're always collecting on your account receivables so you can ensure that you're getting paid for the products and services you've sold.
4. Balance Sheets
A balance sheet is a financial statement that shows a company's assets, liabilities and shareholders' equity at a specific point in time. It's important to review a company's balance sheet regularly so you can see how its finances are changing over time.
There are three sections of a balance sheet: the assets, liabilities, and shareholders' equity. The assets section shows all of the money that the company has on hand, while the liabilities section shows how much money the company owes. The shareholders' equity section shows how much money has been invested in the company by its shareholders.
5. Profit Margin
Profit margin is a term that refers to the percentage of profit that a company makes on each dollar of sales. It's calculated by dividing the company's net income by its revenue.
A high profit margin means that the company is making a lot of money on each dollar of sales. This can be a good thing, since it means the company is profitable. However, a high profit margin can also be a sign that the company is charging too much for its products or services.
A low profit margin means that the company isn't making very much money on each dollar of sales. This can be a big negative, since it means the company isn't very profitable. It can, however, indicate that the company is selling its products or services at a fair price.
6. Cash Flow
Cash flow is a term that refers to the movement of money in and out of a business. It's one of the most important aspects of financial health, since it shows how well a company is able to pay its bills.
There are three components of cash flow: operating cash flow, investing cash flow, and financing cash flow. The operating cash flow shows how much money the company has generated from its day-to-day operations. The investing cash flow shows how much money the company has spent on long-term investments, such as real estate or stock. The financing cash flow shows how much money the company has received from loans or investments.
7. LLC
An LLC, or limited liability company, is a type of business organization that offers a number of benefits. One of the biggest advantages of forming an LLC in California is that it provides personal liability protection for its owners. This means that the owners of an LLC are not personally responsible for any debts or liabilities the company may incur.
Another advantage of an LLC is that it's a tax-efficient form of business organization. This means that the company can save money on taxes by taking advantage of certain tax exemptions and deductions.
Finally, an LLC is a flexible form of business organization, which means that it can be customized to fit the needs of the business owner. This flexibility can be especially helpful for businesses that are just starting out.
Learn the Lingo Alongside Successful Business Practices
As a new entrepreneur, it is essential that you have a basic understanding of business terms. This will allow you to better communicate with potential investors, customers, and partners. It will also help you to make informed decisions about your business. While there are many resources available to help you learn business terminology, it is important to remember that this is just one aspect of starting a successful business. You will also need to have a solid business plan, a strong understanding of your market, and the drive to succeed. However, if you can master the language of business, you will be well on your way to making your dreams a reality.
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Works by Robert Clark
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Classical conditioning and brain systems: The role of awareness.Robert E. D. Clark & L. R. Squire - 1998 - Science 280:77-81.details
Conscious and Unconscious Memory in Philosophy of Cognitive Science
Herder: His Life and Thought.Robert T. Clark - 2022 - University of California Press.details
This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press's mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1955.
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Classical conditioning, awareness, and brain systems.Robert E. Clark, Joseph R. Manns & Larry R. Squire - 2002 - Trends in Cognitive Sciences 6 (12):524-531.details
Conscious and Unconscious Learning in Philosophy of Cognitive Science
Single-cue delay eyeblink conditioning is unrelated to awareness.Joseph R. Manns, Robert E. Clark & Larry R. Squire - 2001 - Cognitive, Affective and Behavioral Neuroscience 1 (2):192-198.details
Henry David Thoreau: Civil Disobedience.David Lombard, Robert Clark & Cristina Sandru - 2021 - The Literary Encyclopedia.details
Civil Disobedience in Social and Political Philosophy
Art is the Tree of Life.Robert Clark - 1980 - [Bb Books].details
Life in Philosophy of Biology
Science and Christianity: A Partnership.Robert E. D. Clark - 1975 - Religious Studies 11 (3):384-384.details
Science and Religion in Philosophy of Religion
Total control and chance in musics: A philosophical analysis.Robert Charles Clark - 1970 - Journal of Aesthetics and Art Criticism 28 (3):355-360.details
Applications of Probability, Misc in Philosophy of Probability
Interpretation of Probability, Misc in Philosophy of Probability
Philosophy of Music in Aesthetics
A Direct Study of the Child's Sentiment of Honor.Robert Clark - 1932 - International Journal of Ethics 42 (4):454-461.details
Total control and chance in musics. Part II. reflections on criticism and judgment.Robert Charles Clark - 1970 - Journal of Aesthetics and Art Criticism 29 (1):43-46.details
Aesthetic Judgment in Aesthetics
Chance and Objective Probability in Philosophy of Probability
Bioethics, the law and the care of those in need.Robert Clark - 2013 - Chisholm Health Ethics Bulletin 18 (3):1.details
Clark, Robert Victorian Attorney-General the Hon Robert Clark was guest speaker at the 2012 Annual General Meeting of the Caroline Chisholm Centre for Health Ethics. In this extract from his speech, he discusses the relationship between the law and ethics, and the reform of Victoria's laws on guardianship and powers of attorney. While some ethical obligations should not be made into legal duties, he argues that every legal duty is founded upon a moral obligation. The reform of Victoria's laws on (...) guardianship and powers of attorney seeks to make it easier for individuals and their families to provide for their current and future needs, while strengthening the last resort roles of the Office of the Public Advocate and the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal to protect vulnerable people from neglect, abuse and exploitation. (shrink)
Michael Faraday on Science and Religion.Robert Ed Clark - 1967 - Hibbert Journal 65 (59):145.details


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Good Time Chinese Restaurant
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Daria exits the wormhole behind the Good Time Chinese restaurant on Holiday Island
A restaurant in Lawndale that has a "dimensional wormhole" in back, according to Cupid in the controversial third-season Daria episode, "Depth Takes a Holiday." Easily the most notorious establishment in town, at least in the view of Daria fandom, Good Time has been used in numerous fanfics to create crossover stories or allow exploration of parallel Dariaverses, almost as often as it is used to reconnect Lawndale with Holiday Island.
Stories making use of the cross-universal nature of the wormhole date back to at least 1999 and include those by the following authors (in alphabetical order). Not all of these stories involve links with Holiday Island or the Holiday Island High characters; those that do have (HIH) after them.
Angelinhel: "A Day (Un)Like Any Other" here on PPMB (HIH)
Dervish: "Call of Quinnthulhu" (crossover with H.P. Lovecraft's Cthulhu mythos)
Firah: "See You in the Funny Papers," here on Outpost Daria (via Wayback Machine)
Richard Lobinske: "Holiday Kombat" (crossover with Mortal Kombat), "Three"
Lycissa: "Second Chances" and its sequel, "End of the Line"
Medea42: "The Slacker Within"
MMan: "The Adventure of the Chinese Restaurant"
Mystik Slacker: "A Warrior Maid of Lawndale" (crossover with Edgar Rice Burroughs's Barsoom novels)
Nemo Blank: "Crossover" (HIH) and "Restrain Jane Lane! or, Stupid Cupid" (HIH)
RedPanther: "Essay of Exile II: Return to Lawndale" here and here on Outpost Daria, retrieved by the Wayback Machine (HIH)
LSauchelli: "Dial M for Magic" on PPMB (HIH)
Scissors MacGillicutty: "Where's Mary Sue When You Need Her?"
SoulfulZen: "A Curse of Bad Timing" here on Outpost Daria, retrieved by the Wayback Machine (HIH)
TAG: "Death Takes a Holliday," "Guys' Night Out," "A Hard Days' Night" (HIH), "Illusions," "Luuuv Story" (HIH), "Scarlett"
thatLONERchick : "Jane, Where's My Car?", "Interdimensional Dust Up on Twelfth of May", "Will Ye Go Lassie, Go?" (HIH), "Familiar Strangers"
The rationale for the wormhole's existence varies from tale to tale. "Illusions" established the idea that the wormhole is produced by an ancient alien artifact embedded in the rear wall of the restaurant, an idea used also in "Guys' Night Out," "Second Chances," "Three", and "End of the Line." The aliens who created the device are called the Architects.
So far as is known, the only fanfic author in recent times to regularly not use Good Time as an interdimensional way station is Richard Lobinske. In addition to the two offbeat stories named above, he postulated in the Last Summer story, "Comforting a Confused Soul," that Daria made up all the events of "Depth Takes a Holiday" as part of a fantasy story she wrote, which she shows to Jane while they dine at Good Time. The same author applies the Gardner Principle to that in "Three" to explain a portal behind one universe's Good Time. A mundane Good Time resurfaces in "Lindy and the Knight" and "The Last Piece Falls" in his Falling Into College series. Kara Wild proposed that Daria's experiences on Holiday Island were caused by food poisoning in "A Desperately Needed Ending (to "Depth Takes a Holiday")," but Good Time and its wormhole do not appear therein.
Brother Grimace, in the Legion of Lawndale Heroes series, has the restaurant simply mentioned as "a good place for Chinese food."
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Thank you for participating in the 22nd Annual Race for the Future! The event raised over $55,000 to support the Foundation and the Carrie Foresee Memorial Scholarship. To view race results and pictures, please click here.
Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018, 8:00 a.m.
Awards will be given to the overall male and female winner and to the top three male and female winners by age division.
Kids Dash for children up to 6th grade begins on the track at the conclusion of the 5K Run/Walk (typically between 8:45 and 9 a.m.). Children will run in groups with like-age kids. The oldest children will run approximately 200 meters (half lap). The youngest children will run approximately 50 meters. All participants will receive a participation ribbon. Click here to sign up. Online registration is open through October 11, 2018. If you'd like to register after Oct 11, please contact the Foundation Office at (816) 986-1088.
Do you wish you could participate, but you already have plans on Race Day? Register to be a "Dream Partner" and you will receive an exclusive Race t-shirt showing your support for students! Online registration is open through October 11, 2018. If you'd like to register after Oct 11, please contact the Foundation Office at (816) 986-1088.
Race for the Future would not be possible without the help of amazing volunteers who believe in our mission and show up to support our participants. Dozens of volunteers are needed to put on our best event yet! Whatever your special skills and talents, we have a role for everyone. Click here to sign up.


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Employment Law Update: Gender Pay Gap Information Act 2021
August 16, 2021 / Lisa Quinn O'Flaherty
The Act requires employers to publish information as to rates of pay for employees with reference to their gender. The aim is to uncover if there are differences in pay, and the size of any differences. Employers must publish statements explaining the reason for different rates of pay, and any measures taken to eliminate a pay gap.
The pay gap is a broader issue than equal pay for equal work, which is already covered by equality legislation. Reporting will clearly disclose any issues with regards to inequality of pay, and will leave an employer exposed to claims. But it goes further, in showing up instances where one gender is holding the majority of the senior roles, or the converse. It will also demonstrate where one gender is predominantly making use of family-friendly initiatives or where availing of flexible working does not reach senior levels.
In order to avoid poor publicity, employers must take steps to ensure equal opportunities in hiring at all levels as well as equal access to promotional opportunities, and equal access to flexible work.
The legislation will initially apply to all employers with more than 250 employees and will eventually apply to those with greater than 50 employees. It includes public bodies. Failure to comply can result in an application by the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission to the Circuit or High Court to compel compliance, or an application from an employee for an investigation by the Workplace Relations Commission.
Reporting must include:
remuneration rates of male and female employees.
Benefit in kind received by male and female employees.
Bonuses received by male and female employees.
Percentage difference in mean and median rates of pay between male and female employees.
The number of male and female employees across in each pay band.
Information on the type of contacts (fixed- term, part-time, flexible working etc).
Numbers of males and females employed at different levels of seniority.
Reasons for pay differences and differences in seniority gaps.
Measures taken to eliminate or reduce the gap.
The legislation has been enacted but not yet commenced so it is not clear to which body reporting must be made, but given the objective of the legislation it appears that there will be a requirement to publish the reporting information in annual reports and on the Website. It is expected that reporting will be required by 2022.
In order to prepare for reporting, employers should ensure their systems allow for obtaining this data in a clear manner. This may involve gathering information on contract types and pay in a central location. Employers may choose to be proactive in identifying any gap early by internal audit, and adopting measures to address any issues. This will make reporting figures less stark, when reporting is required. If major gaps are identified, it seems that reputational management may be necessary.
The above is provided for information purposes and is not intended as legal advice. We, at Fitzsimons Redmond, would be happy to discuss with you your obligations in respect of the reporting requirements. Please contact us on 01-676 3257.
By Lisa Quinn O'Flaherty
Solicitor at Fitzsimons Redmond
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Not much resistance left for the Packers
Posted on 10/29/2013 by Cory Jennerjohn
With Jay Cutler going down to injury, the Bears could miss the playoffs for the third straight year.
With injuries to Jay Cutler and Lance Briggs combined with the quarterback ineptitude in Minnesota, the NFC North has suddenly turned soft.
The Bears-Packers Monday Night Football game drew serious interest in the offseason for a couple teams that may be vying for a division crown. Now, the Packers are already an 11-point favorite against a Bears defense that has only tallied three sacks in the last three games.
When was the last time a Thanksgiving game with Detroit actually meant something? Well, the last time the Lions played the Packers on Thanksgiving in a year they made the playoffs was 1957. (In full disclosure, the Packers were 3-9 that year).
And as I look at the NFL standings, the New York Giants sit only two games back in the NFC East after getting out to a brutal 0-6 start. Everyone loves the NFC East because it has four major media markets. But that doesn't help them play football.
The game at Jerry Jones' playpen, you know, the one where tickets were printed for seats that didn't exist for Super Bowl XLV, could be interesting. Dallas cannot stop running water so Aaron Rodgers should have some fun.
Even that season finale game at Chicago could be a dandy with loads of playoff implications but if the Bears fall into a tailspin with Cutler going down, that game will only be a means to an end.
With the way Rodgers is playing with backup receivers, I see the Packers legitimately going 8-1 the rest of the way to end the season with a 13-3 mark.
I didn't think the Packers would finish nearly that good, especially after seeing the offense and defense get gutted to injuries. But in the NFL, it's not so much who you play, but when you play them.
With Robert Griffin III finally coming back into his own by resembling the mobile player he was last year, the Redskins wouldn't have lost by 18 in Green Bay in Week 2.
I actually thought that having the bye in Week 4 the Packers were going to be in trouble later in the year when the nicks of the season start to get more pronounced.
But after facing the 49ers, Redskins and Bengals to start the year — the 49ers and Bengals are serious Super Bowl threats by the way — the Packers only have to worry about fine-tuning, getting into a rhythm and getting healthy.
Cory Jennerjohn is from Wisconsin and has been in sports media for over 10 years. To contact Cory e-mail him at jeobs -at- yahoo.com or follow him on Twitter: Cory Jennerjohn
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package sample;

import com.datatorrent.api.Context;
import com.datatorrent.api.DAG;
import com.datatorrent.api.StreamingApplication;
import com.datatorrent.api.annotation.ApplicationAnnotation;
import com.datatorrent.lib.io.ConsoleOutputOperator;
import org.apache.hadoop.conf.Configuration;
import sample.oprator.gen.RandomIntegerListGenerator;
import sample.oprator.sort.SortAndMergeOperator;

/**
 * 簡単なソートのサンプル
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 * ランダムな数値のリストを生成し、それをソートして出力します。

 * 負荷が高い場合はソートするオペレータを分割し、結果をマージします。

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In a few words: Not as disturbing as Coraline (which is… a bit) and every ounce as entertaining as I hoped.
Now, details: The Graveyard Book is Neil Gaiman's latest YA novel. The story is about Nobody Owens, a young boy who starts the novel as a toddler that ends up in a graveyard late at night, all by himself. I'll let Gaiman tell you how that happens, because the journey is all the fun here. Nobody Owens grows up, and Gaiman's ghosts do all the parenting.
There was a hand in the darkness, and it held a knife. The knife had a handle of polished black gold, and a blade finer and sharper than any razor. If it sliced you, you may not even know you had been cut. Not immediately.
You'd think what follows would be a bit grisly, and I suppose it is, but it's all so fantastic that I smiled through most of that chapter, with the sort of glow I get around Halloween. A pair of ghosts (the Owens's) raising a live boy, that boy growing up and learning his letters off gravestones and his life's philosophy from the perspective of dead but well-meaning people; well, it's just a great idea, and it's perfectly presented by Gaiman. My kids love it too. This is the kind of book that will be revisited in my house often. In addition, I'd say that if you have a Harry Potter fan on your Christmas list, this book might be just the right fit, and it has the added bonus of introducing him or her to the likes of Neil Gaiman, which in turn could open that fan up to the rest of the world of books as well.
Gaiman also narrates, and like I've said elsewhere, he's one of the few authors I've heard that could make a comfortable living as an audiobook narrator. I can't imagine this audiobook being read by someone else, and I'm very happy that it isn't.
Edited to add the SFFaudio Essential, which was forgotten by the reviewer. He has been sacked.
I agree that Gaiman is a fantastic narrator in his own right. Going back to the discussion of whether it's a good idea for an author to narrate his own work, I think one of the advantages is that the author knows how he/she intended all the proper names and made-up words to be pronounced. Gaiman also does a great job of accents; I particularly liked his sultry performance of Liza Hempstock.
Like you, when I heard those first lines I thought I might need to steel myself for some major unpleasantness. But Gaiman's mix of humor with horror gives a wonderful balance to the work, making it fun instead of uncomfortable to experience. And you're right – no one else but Gaiman should ever even think about narrating this book!
I loved it … especially the way that every time a graveyard ghost was identified we would also hear what was on their gravestone. Those are the little touches that make a huge difference.
Yes, for certain. Loved his Liza. My all-time favorite characters of his (and read by him) are Croup and Vandemar from Neverwhere. Just excellent, both the dialogue he wrote and his performance of that dialogue.
Excellent point! It's little details throughout that make it so enjoyable. Imagine Bod searching the graveyard for some of the rare letters, and his eyes lighting up when he finds them. You are so right – all the difference.


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A native of New Hampshire, award-winning songwriter Rick Lang has become well known in the Bluegrass community and beyond. His songs have been covered by some of the most renowned artists in Bluegrass music, Southern Gospel and even the Jazz world. Over 70 song cuts to his credit, the number keeps growing each year. Although most of his songs are self-composed, Rick has collaborated with several other notable writers in the Bluegrass and Gospel music field in recent years leading to additional album cuts, some featured on his newest recorded works.
Rick's first Christmas release "The Season Of My Heart" (2003), was voted one of the top twenty five albums of the year by the National Folk Radio survey.
In 2012 Rick recorded and released the Christmas single "Little Did They Know" on the Rural Rhythm Records Label….featuring Jana Mougin on vocals.
on this most unique concept album. The story lines in the songs are all based on, or inspired by, real life stories, personal experiences, and places Rick has frequented since childhood. The fabric of the ocean interweaves seamlessly throughout the verses and choruses from beginning to end. Performing with Rick on "The Undertow" are several of the area musicians he has performed with, recorded with, and written with over the course of the last thirty years. The music on these tracks is essentially acoustic with elements Bluegrass, Folk, Roots and Americana. Rick offers "There was no consideration to a specific genre. We just attempted to create an appropriate musical setting for each song….based on the story line…shooting for an overall "ocean feel". The end result is a masterfully produced, heart- warming one-of-a-kind music release guaranteed to captivate the listener.


Last week, we came back to the Island of God (Bali) for a short trip and we got the chance to stay for 2 nights at this relatively new boutique hotel called Tijili in Seminyak. Tijili Seminyak itself is a 3.5 star hotel situated by the ocean, with some beaches located nearby, such as Gado Gado Beach, Kuta Beach, and Legian Beach.
Sourced from the website: "Tijili" refers to a Balinese traditional motif that represents the rice goddess – Dewi Sri; a symbol of prosperity and fertility. Tijili's motif often used for a cultural occasion in Balinese ceremonial and made from palm leaves, clay, janur and rice cakes. This motif has been reinterpreted in a modern form as it reflects the dynamic and creative culture of Seminyak; places where influences by the traditional Balinese culture and modern ideas produce something fresh and different.
Our first impression upon entering this hotel was as colorful as the hotel looks. The colorful and vibrant atmosphere brings a warm and inviting welcome, playful yet beautiful at the same time. Everything is attractively put up altogether, Tijili is a pleasure to experience, with materials and artwork from local artisans scattered throughout the hotel's constantly changing interior.
Starting from lobby and reception area, it's very pretty with playground alike theme, which we think will definitely attract family guests. The combination between trendy and traditional elements blend in perfectly, creating a wonderful harmony for people who seek for something Indonesian with modern and creative touch here and there.
For the room, we stayed at Deluxe Balcony Room for 2 nights (rate of +/- IDR 850,000/night including taxes). Although the room size is considerably small (24 sqm), it comes with a balcony overlooking the central pool.
Keeping up with the hotel's artistic theme, the room is enhanced with unique, sculptured furnishings and handmade décor. It's indeed easy to the eyes, and with minimum furniture in the room, it looks quite spacious. The gray tiles are cute but they bring this tropical cottage feeling into the whole room, and although I can't say these are not exactly my favorite, they successfully created the most suitable Balinese ambiance here.
The bathroom is small but comfortable enough for us. There is no door lock whatsoever so it can be a little tricky for non-couple guests if they share the room. If you think it's a turn off, here's another thing: the wall separating the shower with bedroom is made from glass with motives, but your bedroom partner can still watch your silhouette (and your bare legs) when you shower.
But again, according to them, Tijili is targeted more for couples rather than family guests so these kinds of setting is somehow reasonable.
For the room comfort, we only gave it 7 point mainly because of the bed. It was not THAT bad, but the mattress is quite hard and we woke up with backaches in the mornings. The problem is, for us, the good sleep is like a mandatory when staying at hotels so although we had no particular complaints about the room in general, the backaches really disturbed us.
Since we arrived at this hotel around 8 PM, we were afraid we couldn't try the pool since other hotels' pools usually have shorter operational hours until 9 PM only. Luckily here in Tijili, the pool is open until 11 PM so we could take a night dip right after checking in, YAY!
The pool itself is accessible through the main lobby, just before the restaurant. The pool is not too big but is very pretty surrounded by greens, cute colorful bean bags chairs, and illuminating cubic tables. The pool area also connects directly to the restaurant and lounge area (more on that later), where you can also lazy around in the sofa while ordering signature drinks from the bar.
However, the pool's depth is not clearly written anywhere near the pool and the staffs were not exactly helpful in term of providing the information, but we were quite surprised that it was quite deep (140 centimeters). We think that despite of the cute and colorful theme, the hotel doesn't seem to provide kids-friendly environment.
The main restaurant in Tijili is the Kakatua Tropic Lounge, located just next to the lobby, it's definitely something that will catch your attention right away.
From the entrance, we fell in love to two rattan chairs painted in colorful turquoise blue mixed with red and green cushions. This set is so beautiful that it's difficult not to take one (or more) self shots around this area. XD The rest of the restaurant and lounge area is also designed with matching colors, I can actually picture myself spending hours in this place.
The breakfasts also also served in this place, and currently they only have 3 options of a la carte breakfasts from American, Intercontinental, and Indonesian. Although at first, we were quite disappointed about this limited selections, we changed our mind later because the breakfast sets are very fulfilling. However, they are preparing the buffet station for the breakfast and hopefully it will be available starting from next month.
We also tried some signature dishes available in Kakatua Tropic Lounge for lunch, and the dishes were pretty good. We loved the melting-in-the-mouth sweet pork belly, the smooth mahi mahi with perfect risotto by the side, but the favorite went to Bebek Betutu Goreng, which was crispy and got a lot of kick!
In conclusion, we think Tijili can be a good option for couples, art lovers, or guests who want to experience a tropical resort ambiance with affordable rate. Thanks for reading!
** This review is written based on our stays on 12-14 April 2016.


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The Five Nights at Freddy's franchise has gone haywire, we almost can't keep up with the spin offs and sequels, prequels and what not. In Five Nights at Freddy's World you have to face your fears, but have to be careful to pick your battles, some animatronics are friendly.


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To Cope with More Volatile Markets, Take a Lesson from Football Managers
By Vincent McCarthy, CFA
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So far in 2015, the financial markets can aptly be characterised by increased volatility, in terms of both the average level of volatility and the greater frequency of higher volatility.
In the first week of trading alone, the EuroStoxx 50 Index, made up of 50 blue-chip eurozone equities, moved by +/– 3% or more on three occasions. In the whole of 2014, it happened only four times! The much-quoted CBOE Volatility Index (VIX), a key measure of market expectations of near-term volatility, otherwise known as the "fear index," averaged 14.17 in 2014. In January 2015, it closed above 15 every day, with an average above 19.
This increased volatility points to a market that is finding it more difficult to appraise the consequences of the political posturing between Greece and the eurozone, divergent monetary policy across the world's major central banks, the recent oil price collapse, a lower global growth environment, and (most concerning) the risk of Europe becoming mired in deflation.
Periods of market volatility, such as we have seen recently, are usually challenging for investors. The headline world we live in exacerbates that feeling of fear — hyperbole sells! Volatility, however, is a natural occurrence in financial markets, and the irrational nature of market participants is what causes financial markets to be so volatile. This irrationality tends to be most prevalent in the short term, both on the upside and the downside.
Yet, to see volatility and risk as one and the same would be a mistake. Volatility is merely a measure of the fluctuation in the price of a financial security, which is simply a reflection of the collective behaviour of market participants at a point in time. Risk cannot be quantified by a single statistic, as much as financial practitioners try.
In the active management world, increased volatility can actually create opportunities for active managers to outperform. Research by Standard & Poor's has shown that during periods of high dispersion — measured as the average difference between the return of an index and the return of each of the index's components — there is a wider spread of active manager returns. In other words, increased dispersion separates the wheat from the chaff.
As I think about how best to design a more robust investment strategy to deal with the prospect of increased volatility becoming the new normal, the best model that comes to mind is from a sporting context: football (or soccer, to most Americans).
In preparation for every football match, a manager sets out his team and tactics to win the match, his game plan. As good as that game plan may be, no manager can legislate for how the game will actually evolve. One mistimed tackle here or one poor pass there can change the game. A poor refereeing decision — what economists might call an "exogenous factor" — can put the best-laid plans out the window. Still, the best managers set out their team to be able to adapt to anything that comes at them.
The financial ecosystem in which we operate is no different. We do not live in a static world. Even the most sophisticated economic and financial models have their limitations. We are all part of the very world we try to model, and despite the assumptions of many of the models we use, we are not always rational. As investors, if we can accept that a significant amount of what actually happens is outside our control, we can better design portfolios that are more adaptive to the circumstances of the environment that prevails.
From the lows of 2009, the world's major central banks have helped orchestrate a situation whereby any reasonable strategic asset allocation delivered exceptional returns. But as we get deeper into this bull market and as central banks begin to move in opposite directions, we are likely to see the divergence theme play out more across asset class returns, warranting a more dynamic approach to asset allocation that incorporates tactical decisions.
Of course, the vantage from which to assess this changing environment is firm specific, based on available resources, which will dictate how well positioned one is to make tactical asset allocation calls. For most investors, I believe a prudent approach is to allocate capital to an investment manager with a strong track record of dynamically allocating across and within asset classes, allowing the manager sufficient flexibility around the allocation parameters and the use of portfolio insurance.
In the current environment, there is a temptation for investors to move into more esoteric strategies in the search for return or "alternative" sources of return. Although it can make sense for investment managers to have an unconstrained investment opportunity set in terms of implementing ideas, investors should not compromise on transparency with undue levels of complexity. The simple adage "understand what you invest in" still holds.
Ultimately, the objective of adding a dynamic allocation to portfolios is to complement the existing strategic asset allocation, making portfolios more robust in an increasingly uncertain and volatile environment. Whether in life, football, business, or investing, the ability to adapt to a changing environment is at the very heart of our survival.
On that note, I'll leave you with a quote from the self-proclaimed "special one," Chelsea FC manager Jose Mourinho. "In this moment our team are able to adapt to everything," he told the London Evening Standard in October 2014. "What the game gives us, we can cope with. We are not the kind of team that play only the same way, think the same things. We can play in a different way and adapt to different situations."
The preceding article originally appeared in the May/June edition of CFA Institute Magazine.
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Vincent McCarthy, CFA, is the founder of ESG Ireland. Prior to that, he was a senior investment consultant at Invesco in Dublin.
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Survivors of Police Brutality, Community Activists, ACLU Unite in Support of Baltimore City Resolution to End Gag Orders in Baltimore City
Meredith Curtis Goode, 443-310-9946, media@aclu-md.org
"Transparency and Oversight in Claims and Litigation"
Ordinance Will Be Presented at 5 pm on July 22
BALTIMORE – In the wake of a major victory in the Overbey v. Mayor of Baltimore case, in which the United States Court of Appeals concluded that Baltimore City's practice of requiring non-disclosure agreements, or "gag orders" in settlement agreements violates the First Amendment, Council President Brandon M. Scott and Councilwoman Shannon Sneed (District 13) will introduce a bill today to end the practice. The Coalition for Justice for Tyrone West, Not Without Black Women, Runners 4 Justice, and the ACLU of Maryland strongly support the legislation.
"It would kill me not to speak about what happened to my brother," said Tawanda Jones, whose brother, Tyrone West, was killed by officers from Morgan State University Police and the Baltimore Police Department. "My brother was pepper sprayed, kicked, tased, and maced. The killer cop and the private police officer from Morgan sat his 315-pound body on an unarmed man, that was screaming and dying, with his foot on my brother's neck."
The ordinance, titled the "Transparency and Oversight in Claims and Litigation," will be introduced today at 5 pm. The ordinance would make these gag orders illegal to use when settling cases of police misconduct or any kind of unlawful discrimination by the City of Baltimore. These "gag orders" silence survivors of police brutality, and all victims of illegal discrimination at issue in ligitation with the city, which has mostly affected the freedom of speech of Black and Brown residents in Baltimore.
After Tyrone West was killed by Baltimore and Morgan State police officers, City lawyers demanded gag orders from his family members as a condition of settling their civil case. Jones refused to be silenced about the murder of her brother, and thus dropped out of the case.
"Our pain is real," said Jones. "Tyrone's killing changed our whole family's life forever, in a blink of an eye. It devastated us."
While Jones did not sign the gag order, many families in Baltimore, majority Black and experiencing poverty, have little choice but to agree to gag orders as a condition of achieving some measure of justice for their lost loved ones. This requirement can be seen as part of a long history in the U.S. of silencing Black and Brown people, especially Black women, who have been abused at the hands of law enforcement. It is an urgent free speech issue when voices from impacted communities are deliberately silenced.
Brittany T. Oliver, Founding Director of Not Without Black Women, said: "As a civil and women's rights activist who has been fighting gender discrimination for years, I am proud that the Baltimore City Council measure goes beyond police misconduct claims, prohibiting the use of these so-called 'gag orders' in illegal discrimination cases, which can include allegations of sexual misconduct or 'Me Too' cases. It is critical for Baltimore City to send a strong message to the community, especially survivors, that gender violence is real and perpetuators will be held accountable. My job is to remind our communities and larger society that rape culture is also a very serious issue regarding police abuse and brutality cases and that is why I will always remain vigilant."
Gretchen Tome, from Runners4Justice, said: "I am proud to be a part of the coalition and of the work we've done to push Baltimore forward. Ending the practice of gag orders is crucial to empowering survivors so that they can tell their stories and organize for change."
Overbey v. Mayor of Baltimore was brought by Ashley Overbey Underwood, who called the Baltimore City Police Department for help, reporting a burglary at her apartment, and was then brutalized by Baltimore police. Also challenging the gag orders is the Baltimore Brew, an online news organization denied their First Amendment and statutory right to obtain newsworthy public information from survivors of police abuses.
As a condition of settling her police misconduct lawsuit, the City demanded that Ms. Overbey to agree to a gag order that silenced her from talking publicly about her experience. She was then victimized again when the City's lawyers withheld half of her settlement because she defended herself in the comments to a Baltimore Sun article where members of the public disparaged her for suing the police and accepting a settlement, based on the City's Solicitor's characterization of her claims.
Executive Director of the ACLU of Maryland, Dana Vickers Shelley, said: "We are coming together to re-imagine a First Amendment that belongs to all residents of Baltimore. This must include Black and Brown residents, who are too often racially profiled and brutalized by police. We need their voices, their advocacy, their vision for a more positive, productive public safety that truly protects all residents."
The federal appeals court ruled that the City's gag orders violate the First Amendment and held that they equate to the payment of "hush money" to keep victims quiet. The proposed ordinance that will effectively eliminate non-disclosure agreements in settlements for police misconduct and unlawful discrimination against Baltimore City.


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Career Intentions Pave the Way for Career and Diversity Initiatives
The Women Lawyers' Association of NSW (WLANSW) Career Intentions Survey is the first study in Australia with the capacity to measure and address the effectiveness of initiatives targeting diversity, retention of talent, and leadership in the legal profession. 1 403 law graduates from all university law schools and the College of Law in NSW participated in the survey. 61% proposed to practise as a lawyer, 28% were not sure whether to practise as a lawyer and 11% did not intend to practise as a lawyer.
Females were significantly more likely than males to study law because they had an interest in social justice (49% female, 35% male), studied legal studies at school and enjoyed it (31% female, 20% male) and participated in debating/mock trials at school and enjoyed it (21% female, 14% male). Males were significantly more likely than females to study law due to a good income that a career in the law offers (36% male, 31 % female), having an interest in government and/or politics (37% male, 30% female), prestige and status that a career in the law would entail (37% male, 26% female), and having the right aptitude/skills for a law degree (33% male, 27% female).
Of respondents who do not intend on practising at the Bar, the most common reasons for females not to work at the Bar were 'too much stress/pressure' (38%) and 'not having the required skills' (37%). Respondents were asked to rank the reasons they indicated for choosing not to practise as a barrister as 'extremely important', 'very important' and 'fairly important'. The top 10 out of 23 'extremely important' reasons for not intending to work as a barrister were: (1) I don't have the required skills/my personality is not suited; (2) I don't enjoy public speaking/court appearances; (3) I don't have enough information to make a decision regarding the Bar; (4) The Bar is not family-friendly; (5) High risk working for yourself/challenge to find steady work; (6) I would like to practice outside metropolitan areas; (7) Too much stress/pressure; (8) I want to travel/work overseas (need the flexibility of a solicitor); (9) There appears to be a lack of ethnic representation at the Bar; and (10) The hours are too long.
When considered in the context of the current employment market for law graduates, the Career Intentions Survey Report points to a real need for initiatives, policies, practices and programs to be reviewed starting from when students are studying law at university.
Historically there has been significant debate about the anticipated 'trickle up' impact of increasing numbers of female law graduates especially as numbers of female law graduates have equalled and surpassed those of male law graduates. This phenomenon has been occurring for now over three decades with recognisable barriers continuing to be faced by women in the legal profession. An evidence base to guide and direct professional associations, employers, and those responsible for the education and professional development of lawyers about what more can be done is much needed to ensure constructive and meaningful change happens in the most efficient way possible.
The Career Intentions Survey Report will be launched at a cocktail function at 6-8pm on Thursday 30 July 2015 at the Union University and Schools Club. The speakers at the launch will be the Honourable Acting Justice Jane Mathews AO Patron of WLANSW, Jane Needham SC President of the Bar Association of NSW, and Doug Humphreys Treasurer of the Law Society of NSW. For further details and to register for this event, please see here.
The Report makes 15 recommendations:
1. That longitudinal research continue relating to the career intentions and career paths of law graduates, and the factors influencing these.
2. That initiatives and programs targeting diversity be responsive to the intersection of gender, ethnicity, age of lawyers, and regional versus metropolitan work environments.
3. That future research explore whether respondents identify themselves or not as indigenous.
4. That those responsible for the education and professional development of law graduates be supported in providing law students with information about practising as a legal practitioner.
5. That those responsible for the education and professional development of law graduates be supported in informing law students about employment and work experience opportunities for law students.
6. That initiatives providing law related employment and work experience opportunities for law students be reviewed and developed.
7. That initiatives providing mentoring and networking opportunities for law students be reviewed and developed, with a focus on ensuring Combined LLB students especially have access to senior lawyers.Note: WLANSW for example provides opportunities for student membership, informal networking and mentoring opportunities for law students at WLANSW events, and holds a Law as A Career: Coming to the Bar seminar every year during Law Week featuring a speakers panel which generally includes a solicitor, barrister and Judge.
8. That professional legal associations provide opportunities for student membership and mentoring and networking opportunities for law students.
9. That individual lawyers be encouraged to participate in professional legal associations providing mentoring, education and support on workplace issues.
10. That professional legal associations and individual lawyers engage in and be supported to engage in mentoring, education and support of law students, law graduates and younger lawyers.
11. That professional legal associations including specialist legal associations such as women lawyers associations, associations for younger lawyers, law alumni associations, and associations based on specialist practice areas and other specialist groups and interests, on renewal of memberships track and monitor the intention of their members to change their specialist field(s) of law or workplace and the reasons behind this.Note: Such reasons can be measured against some of the concerns identified by respondents to this and other studies including remuneration, too long work hours, family responsibilities, stress and pressure, and unemployment/loss of employment.
12. That initiatives and programs of professional legal associations including specialist legal associations be planned and targeted around data on the intention of members to change specialist field of law or workplace and the reasons behind this.
13. That professional associations and those responsible for the education and professional development of law graduates, undertake initiatives addressing:a) The skills and personality types suited to a career at the Bar.
b) The working environment at the Bar, including the availability of flexible working practices, what is involved in developing and maintaining a practice at the Bar, business practices and business models for sustaining a practice at the Bar, management of stress, pressure and mental health issues when practising at the Bar, the availability of regional work for the Bar, and the relevance of working in a team environment to practise at the Bar.
c) Diversity including in the areas of gender, ethnicity and age, at the Bar.
14. That wellbeing and mental health initiatives take into account the origins of stress and pressure on lawyers from the time they are at law school and the developments of sources of stress and pressure on lawyers throughout the duration of their careers.
15. That consideration be given to forming partnerships with other organisations including potentially at a national level to support future research on career intentions on an ongoing basis.
WLANSW thanks Platinum Sponsors the Law Society of New South Wales and the Bar Association of NSW, Major Sponsor Herbert Smith Freehills, and Sponsor the College of Law for their support with the development of the Career Intentions Survey Project.
The Report for the Career Intentions Survey which took place from Semester 1 2013 to Semester 1 2015 will be available on the WLA website.
For further information and enquiries, please contact Kathryn McKenzie, Executive Officer, at executive@womenlawyersnsw.org.au or on 0466 157 087.
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Fillmyer gets first big league win as Royals top Cubs 9-0
Heath Fillmyer used a hockey mentality to get a baseball milestone Wednesday night. Fillmyer allowed three singles over seven innings for his first major league win, Adalberto Mondesi and Drew Butera each drove in three, and the Kansas City Royals beat the Chicago Cubs 9-0. Anthony Rizzo drilled...
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Consider Your Character
I used to be the kind of writer who'd make stuff up as I go, including my characters. Apparently this is called being a Pantser - writing off the seat of your pants, heh (someone was creative...). I've always considered this method fun and exciting, constantly surprising yourself with the same twists and turns that your readers might, one day, be surprised with, and it's certainly a very freeing way to write.
However, after starting one too many stories (is that even a thing?), and changing from writing as a fun way to spend my time, to taking it a little more seriously, I've come to realise that there is also a good amount of merit in planning them, too.
Of course, planning a story has a whole lot more stages to it, and there's got to be hundreds of effective ways to do it (if not many, many, more). Add to that, every single person will use each and every one of those methods differently.
Just to reassure you, I'm not going to go into all of those infinite methods in this Post. If you're interested, you can check out one such method that I've discovered in my other post: Do You Want To Build A Snowflake? Here, however, I'm just going to focus on planning a single part of a story. Undeniably the most important part.
That's right. The Characters.
After experimenting with a variety of planning methods, I've managed to mix and match something that works for me, and I'd like to share it in hopes that it helps anyone else trying to figure out how to develop their characters.
Keep in mind, this is typically for more detailed levels of your planning, typically to be reserved for after you've already got a general premise for your story, and a list of intended characters, both good, bad, and side. Of course, you're welcome to just dive straight in, if that's what works for you. There is, after all, no must-follow formula for the writing of a story ;)
I usually break down the development into five separate categories to help define the separate aspects of my character, and I'll do this with both my protagonists, antagonists, as well as side and supporting characters (to varying degrees of detail).
These categories include:
- General/Role
- Appearance
- Personality
- Background/Relationships
- Capabilities
I'll break those down into further detailed subcategories, below.
This focuses on the very basics of your character, such as their name, their role in the story, their species, etc. The things that define what they are, and their overall purpose as a character (not including what they look like, that comes later)
Now, I will adjust the subcategories for this, based on what story I'm writing, but these are the basic ones I use, in no particular order:
Name: First, Middle, Last (or whatever's appropriate for your character in question)
Age: Both in years, and in appearance, if there's a difference (e.g. Immortal Vampire)
Gender: This kind of speaks for itself, but it may not be directly applicable to your character.
Ethnicity: What country are they from/ what is their heritage? Maybe they're a mix of multiple. Again, this may not always be applicable, depending on the nature of your character, and generally is specific to humans.
Species/Form: Your character might be something other than human, they might be a ghost, they might be a frog, or a chair, or a magical talking pudding (raise your hands if you've seen that movie)
Role: Are they the protagonist? Antagonist? A supporting character? Family Member?
Aliases: Do they go by any other names within your story? This can include alternative identities, nicknames, and petnames. Might be useful to mention who calls them by these various names, too, if that has some significance.
I'd also add things like Gangs or Packs or other similar social groups, in this stage, if your story/world requires it.
This will help define the outer, physical appearance of your character, and can be easily modified to suit whatever species or form your character will take on. I think it's important that you know what your character looks like, even if you only ever mention under half of the details you jot down.
In no particular order, these are the subcategories I tend to favour:
Eyes: colour, shape, you can also include lashes and brows here, too, if you'd like.
Hair: length, colour, thickness, style, how is it typically worn? Does your character even have hair?
Complexion: Skin colour, skin texture, do they have scales, or spines or feathers?
Height: In feet and inches, or in centimeters, or in meters, or whatever suits the general size of your character.
Weight: How heavy do they weigh? Are they underweight for their size, overweight? Average?
Build: Are they muscular, skinny? Well defined? Plump? Stocky? You can possibly include similies in here, too, that help you define or remember their build, such as thick as a tree trunk, twig-like, or round like a bowling ball, etc.
Face: What is their face shape, the angle of their cheekbones, the thickness of their lips. You can talk about nose size/shape, and ear size/shape here too.
Hands: How long or slender or short or stumpy are their fingers? How wide is their palm? Maybe they have webbing between their fingers? What do their nails/claws/talons look like, if they have any at all?
Feet: I know this seems like it's a bit specific (as was hands, to be fair) but maybe your character has unusual feet? Maybe they're like a chimpanzee, and have hand-feet, or maybe they've recently had children, and now their arches have been flattened from the weight, or maybe they have eight little tentacles, instead.
Teeth: Another specific one, but maybe your character has no teeth? Maybe they're a child, and their front teeth are missing, or they've been in a fight and now they have a chipped tooth. They could be a vampire with pointy fangs, or a crocodile with pointy everything. Their teeth could be perfectly ordinary, or set into an even line after years of wearing bracers. If it's somehow significant to your character and their appearance, then there's no harm in jotting it down.
Physical disabilities can be mentioned, here, too, such as missing limbs, cataracts, or certain skin conditions. Anything that relates to the external appearance of the character.
You could also talk about their typical fashion sense, if they have one. Maybe they just wear whatever they pull out of the closet, or maybe they only wear black. They could be an athlete, and usually found in their training gear, or they might have a phobia of shirts, and thus can often be seen without one?
Here, we'll get into the nitty gritty of who your characters are as a person. What they like, what they're afraid of, whether they're introverted, or overly excited. This is, of course, a very important part of defining a character, as it'll help you get into the feel of how to write them, how to make them react to events or other people within the story. If you don't do any other planning of your character, at least make notes of their personality, because that's all your readers are really going to see.
Here are the subcategories I use to define a developing character's personality:
Disposition: I use this to jot down a list of points about them. These points can include whether they're energetic, or stoic, or optimistic, or realistic. Maybe they're friendly, maybe they don't play well with others. They could be snarky or sweet, careless or meticulous. Maybe they have some contradicting characteristics, such as distant but caring, or reckless but protective. Any little word or sentence or description you can think of (or spontaneously generate) about who your character is as a person, can be noted under this subcategory.
Likes: Here you can write what they like; this can involve activities, books, people, colour types (bright or dull, light or dark). Maybe they like dresses. Maybe they like shopping. Maybe they like a variety of sports. Whatever makes your character happy or enthusiastic, put it here.
Dislikes: As above, think of anything, whether it be an activity, colour, person, ideal, object, whatever, that rubs your character the wrong way, and note it down.
Fears: This is what your character is afraid of. It might be something as simple and common as spiders, or as philosophical as the fall of man. Maybe they're afraid of disappointing their parents, or losing their friends. You can be as shallow or deep as you want with this subcategory, but make sure to include anything that you think might be relevant to your character's role and behaviour in the story. I also find it helpful to mention what kind of fears they're willing to push past, which ones cause them to push themselves further, which ones render them completely useless, etc. It's not just the fear, after all, it's how that fear impacts or drives the character.
Favourites: With this one, I usually break it down into further sub-subcategories, primarily focusing on basics: Colour, Food, Drink, Season, Time of Day, Friend and Relative, but you're welcome to switch it around or add any that you'd like/think might be significant to your character and overall story.
Reaction to Good News: How does your character react when they hear something good, or positive, or something that benefits their overall goals/plans (for example, your antagonist's version of 'good news' might not be all that 'good' but it is to them :D) Maybe they cheer or smile, or gather people into a group hug. Maybe they're quite emotionless and merely give a nod of approval. It depends on their disposition, but knowing this is always helpful when you end up writing the first draft.
Reaction to Bad News: Similar to above, only now we're looking at how your character reacts to hearing/learning/discovering something that disadvantages them, or makes them sad, etc. Maybe they cry, maybe they're too proud to cry. Maybe they brush it off as if it is of no matter, but then lock themselves in their room, later on, and scream into a pillow. Maybe they growl, maybe they go violent, and punch whatever/whoever is closest to them. This, of course, will depend on both the person, and on the severity of the news they've just received.
Habits: Any ticks or tendencies that your character does often? They might tug on their ponytail, or fiddle with a ring, or maybe kick at the ground idly. When do they do it? When they're scared, angry, nervous, tired? How long have they been doing it for? Not every character needs an obvious habit that they do all throughout the book, but sometimes it just helps to define them, and separate them from others.
Background/Relationships
Here, we'll go into the history of your character, which will help you define why they're like how they are. This will also include how they grew up, their relationship with their family, friends and enemies of both the past and present. I personally believe it's important for you, as the author, to know the why behind your character's personality and actions, even if you never reveal it to your readers in the actual story.
Family: Who are their parents? Do they have siblings? Aunts, uncles, cousins? Are they married, have they got children? Do they even know their family? If it's got something to do with the people they're related to (by blood or by adoption), just mention it here. I even tend to include people that aren't biologically related to my character, but are so close that they may as well be.
Friends: Do they have any friends? Who do they like? Who likes them? Anyone that used to be a friend? Anyone that will become a friend throughout the process of your story? Allies? Teammates? Beneficial acquaintances? You can be as detailed and nonspecific with this list as you'd like/ as you think you'll need. Any love interests and crushes can be specified here, too, or you might want to make that its own category.
Enemies: Who does your character not like? Who doesn't like them? Do they have bad blood with someone? Friend turned enemy? Arch nemesis? Annoying neighbour? Spiteful cat? In this spot, mention anyone you think might have some conflict with your character, even if they only exist in the past of your overall story.
Childhood: What was their childhood like? How did they grow up, who raised them? Did they have a happy childhood, or were they forced to grow up quickly? For this, I mostly consider their lifestyle/living standards from below the age of 12 (but can be modified if your character has a different aging standard)
Favourite Memory: What is the memory they cherish the most?
Least Favourite Memory: What memory has the most negative impact on them?
Employment: Do they have a job? Are they looking for a job? Do they even need a job? With certain characters/stories, this subcategory is unnecessary.
Education: Is your character in school (or whatever your created world's equivalent for school is)? Do they go to university? If they're older, then did they go through all of the schooling years? What was the quality of their education?
This is where you can define your characters' physical and mental aptitude, as well as any abilities (supernatural or merely self-taught) that they might have, or will develop throughout the story.
Strengths: What are they good at? This can include physical things (such as swimming or jumping or fighting), mental things (such as handling tragedy, overcoming fear, or controlling their emotions), or even social things (dealing with people, social tact, etc.)
Weaknesses: What are they bad at? As implied, you can basically just do the complete opposite of the strengths, above. Try to make it reasonably balanced with their strengths, to avoid making an over-powered character or an utter incompetent (Both of which can be fun to write, but I've never had much fun reading about them).
Powers: Do they have any magical or supernatural powers? Were they born with these, or did they develop them over time?
Fighting ability: This one's kind of optional, and can be covered in 'strengths' but in certain genres, fighting is a big deal, so having a separate place to jot down all the fighting styles and weaponry they're good and bad at, as well as whether they're better at offence or defense, or how long they've been learning to fight, is always handy.
Well, that's it for my character building checklist. I hope it helps anyone looking to thoroughly flesh out their characters before starting a story and, keep in mind, it's not set in stone. Mix and match and alter it however you'd like; whatever works for your style of planning and your story/characters :)
Happy writing everyone!
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease 9 x 13 inch pan. Whisk together mochiko, sugar, and baking powder. Add water, coconut milk, and vanilla and mix well.
Divide mixture into 3 bowls. Add a few drops of food coloring to 2 of the bowls (red & green).
Pour first colored mixture into a pan and cover with foil.
Cool completely and cut into desired pieces w/plastic knife. Dust with potato starch.


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Cupcakes and cashmere is a store in which you will find a lot of clothing items, home décor products and bedding and lighting collection. This store also includes different blogs on fashion, foods, beauty, décor and other interesting blogs for the people who love to know something interesting about these things. If you want these elegant clothes, home décor, and fashion products at the most affordable price, then you can avail Cupcakes and cashmere coupon. It will surely give you best rates on your products. You can take inspiration from these blogs that are available here which will surely encourage you through fashion, food, beauty and interior design. With the use of a coupon, you can buy a variety of products on a budget.


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Q: How to show expandable and single list view Is there a way to show expandable and non expandable list in the same list view?
What I am trying to achieve is to have expandable list view but for items that don't have sub items, and I don't want to  show the arrow expand arrow icon
How how can I do that? Please help
Thanks
EDIT: All what I want is to be able to hide indicator arrow when group is empty

A: Yes. you can.
Use BaseExpandableListAdapter
this class has next methods:
getGroupTypeCount() and getGroupType(int groupPosition)
which you should override.
In simple way you have two type of item. For example Expandable(type 1) and Not expandable(type 2).
getGroupTypeCount() shoul return 2;
override getGroupView(int groupPosition, boolean isExpanded, View convertView, ViewGroup parent)
in this method check item's type by item's position.
If item not expandable you should generate View which its look doesn't depend of if it is expanded or not.
I think it is very simple.

A: 1) Basically, you have to hide "expand arrow" when group has no child.
You can achieve this by setting GroupIndicator property to null.
For ex :  getExpandableListView().setGroupIndicator(null);
OR
2) by checking the children count you can set the indicator like the below code,
   if ( getChildrenCount( groupPosition ) == 0 ) {
       indicator.setVisibility( View.INVISIBLE );
    } else {
       indicator.setVisibility( View.VISIBLE );
       indicator.setImageResource( isExpanded ? R.drawable.list_group_expanded : R.drawable.list_group_closed );
    }

For more information about hiding Group indicator, you can refer this link.
OR
3) Create a group_indicator.xml file in drawable folder
<item android:state_empty="true" android:drawable="@android:color/transparent"></item>
<item android:state_expanded="true" android:drawable="@drawable/arrowdown"></item>
<item android:drawable="@drawable/arrowright"></item>

Then, define expandable list view like the below code,
   <ExpandableListView
        android:id="@+id/android:list"
        android:layout_width="match_parent"
        android:layout_height="wrap_content"
        android:groupIndicator="@drawable/group_indicator"
        android:layout_weight="1" >
    </ExpandableListView>

Hope this will solve your problem.

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Q: ColdFusion "Content not allowed in prolog" XML with NO Bom I'm having some trouble parsing an XML file with ColdFusion.
I've double, triple-checked the file for the BOM, which doesn't exist.
The twist, the code only happens when I use <cfinvoke>.
So, on index.cfm
<cfinvoke component='controller.me' method='ADQuery'>
</cfinvoke>

Controller/Me.cfc
<cffunction name='ADQuery' output='true'>
<cfset netinfoxml = XMLParse(ExpandPath('conf/netinfo.xml'))>

Then it all goes wrong.
However, if I do it directly from index.cfm, and dump it. Then it's fine.
Any ideas?
Sorry, it's probably something incredibly trivial

A: maybe this will help, seems to be a pretty in depth description [and solution!] to your problem....
http://www.bennadel.com/blog/1206-Content-Is-Not-Allowed-In-Prolog-ColdFusion-XML-And-The-Byte-Order-Mark-BOM-.htm
If not, can you post the xml?
-sean


Organizing a wedding is a tough job. And what is tougher than that? Paying the bills after the wedding is over. Yes, wedding is an expensive customary ritual, which nowadays acts as a piece of splendor. A lot of people spend a great amount of money on things which they didn't intend to be there when they booked the particular thing. So, here are some useful points which you can keep an eye on for when you plan your wedding.
It may be a possibility that you have hired a band for your wedding or a DJ to enjoy your wedding at a high-frequency music. But the thing which can cost you more is the equipment. The speakers spread throughout the ground for everyone to enjoy the wedding would cost you extra, and you would come to know about it when you will get the final check to be paid.
To save yourself the trouble you can ask the musician about the extra speakers or sub-woofers before-hand so that they can be included during your bargaining period.
When people select fancy cards for their wedding with heavy boxes to be glamorous. Be it you buy wedding cards online, or purchase from a local vendor, at that time the vendor does not tell about the rate of stamps related to heavier mails. In such cases, people often pay a handsome money on the delivery of their cards. To avoid such circumstances, try purchasing envelopes for the cards which are going to be delivered via mail. This will help in getting a lot more savings for your big day.
To get your perfect wedding dress you go to a number of tailors, and the one which you love has to be perfect. Now purchasing the dress is one thing, but when you have to get the dress a perfect fit, the tailor askes for some more money just for the alteration. To avoid such circumstances, find a shop who provides the wedding dress along with the alteration without any extra charges.
The Photographer and the DJ are two of the most important character who design and brings a melody to the special day. But these amenities come with a time period and if the wedding goes longer than you have planned, their charges will go skyrocket with every single minute passing.
So, you have an idea about the things that can go haywire. Make a precise decision and enjoy your wedding and save some money for your honeymoon.