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Posted by: John Brace | 11 May 2015
Wirral Council U-turn on refusal of request for information after complaint to the Information Commissioner's Office
Wirral Council U-turn on refusal of request for information after complaint to the Information Commissioner's Office
Last year, during the 2013/14 audit I requested various information on various payments Wirral Council has made to legal firms. One of these was an invoice for £700 for conveyancing done by DLA Piper UK LLP (a copy of which is below).
Wirral Council invoice DLA Piper UK LLP conveyance £700 7th August 2013
As you can see above it's for a BACS payment (although the payments over £500 list this as a CHAPS payment) for £700, split into £200 for a contribution towards sewers (although the rest of what the £200 is for can't be made out due to bad handwriting) and £500 to do with the purchase of the freehold title.
If you look at the image above you'll find the address of the property is blacked out. Section 15 of the Audit Commission Act 1998 allow Wirral Council to redact information if it relates to a member of their staff (or payments or other benefits made to their staff connected with their employment) or to withhold personal information if the external auditor agrees to it.
However their auditor has confirmed that there were no such requests. Wirral Council also rely on the decision in Veolia ES Nottinghamshire Ltd v Nottinghamshire County Council & Ors [2010] EWCA Civ 1214 in blacking out information that falls into the meaning of "commercial confidentiality".
So going back to the PR1 form above I wanted to know what the address that this £700 for conveyancing spent by Wirral Council was, so back on the 26th January 2015 I asked using the Freedom of Information Act for the address.
By the 24th February 2015, having received no reply to my request of the 26th January 2015 within the 20 days Wirral Council have to respond to FOI requests, I requested an internal review because of the lack of response.
On the 23rd March 2015, a Rosemary Lyon who is a solicitor working at Wirral Council replied to my request for an internal review. She regarded the request as one that fell within the Environmental Information Regulations 2004, so considered it as a representation under regulation 11.
She then went on to refuse the request using an exception in Regulation 12(5)(e) which states:
"the confidentiality of commercial or industrial information where such confidentiality is provided by law to protect a legitimate economic interest;"
The reasons she gave for refusing the request were:
"in that a public authority may refuse to disclose information to the extent that its disclosure would adversely affect the confidentiality of commercial or industrial information where such confidentiality is provided by law to protect a legitimate economic interest. I have had regard to the guidance issued by the Information Commissioner's Office, "Confidentiality of commercial or industrial information (regulation 12 (5) (e) Version 1.2. I consider that the following applies to the requested information in the context of the other information included in the payment requisition fund:-
The information is commercial or industrial in nature
Confidentiality is provided by law
The confidentiality is protecting a legitimate economic interest
The confidentiality would be adversely affected by disclosure.
I consider that the information relates to the commercial activity of a third party. I also consider that confidentiality is provided by law in that it is imposed on the Council as a public authority by the common law of confidence and contractual obligation. I consider that the confidentiality is protecting a legitimate economic interest. The First Tier Tribunal (Information Rights) confirmed in Elmbridge Borough Council v. Information Commissioner and Gladedale Group Ltd (EA/2010/0106, 4 January 2011) that to satisfy this element of the test, disclosure of the confidential information would have to adversely affect a legitimate economic interest of the person the confidentiality is designed to protect. I consider that disclosure of the requested information would adversely affect the legitimate economic interest of the third party and also that of the Council.
This exception is subject to the public interest test.
Public interest factors in favour of disclosure
Promotion of transparency and accountability of public authorities
Public interest factors in maintaining the exception
Disclosure would adversely affect the legitimate economic interest of a third party and interfere with commercial bargaining in the context of existing or future negotiations
Disclosure of the requested information would also affect the bargaining position of the Council with third parties.
I consider that in all the circumstances of the case, the public interest in maintaining the exception outweighs the public interest in disclosing the information. I am therefore refusing your request for information on the basis that the exception contained in Regulation 12 (5) (e) of the EIR applies."
On the 25th March 2015 I appealed Wirral Council's refusal to the Information Commissioner's Office.
Today Wirral Council reversed their position and stated:
"Following your complaint to the Information Commissioner's Office, the Council has decided to reverse its position, having previously relied on the exception contained in Regulation 12 (5) (e) of the Environmental Information Regulations 2004. I do not consider that releasing the information would now adversely affect the legitimate economic interest of a third party. The address of the property, which you have requested is 13 Thorneycroft Street, Birkenhead. I have copied this response to the Information Commissioner's Office."
Now I know the address is 13 Thorneycroft Street, Birkenhead, I know what this payment for conveyancing is for. The properties in this road as far as I remember had been demolished by the date that this payment to DLA Piper UK LLP for conveyancing happened in August 2013.
In August 2013, Keepmoat were granted planning permission for 125 new houses here and have since built them and sold them on. In fact 13 Thorneycroft Street, Birkenhead doesn't exist any more, it's either part of the public open space at the back of the Laird Street Baptist Church or an off-street car parking space for one of the new properties.
So what was the "legitimate interest of a third party" that Wirral Council claimed it was protecting by not supplying the address? How on earth does giving this address interfere with Wirral Council's "commercial bargaining in the context of existing or future negotiations"?
Unlike the Freedom of Information legislation, regulation 12(2) of the Environmental Information Regulations 2004 state:
A public authority shall apply a presumption in favour of disclosure.
Wirral Council invoice DLA Piper UK LLP conveyance 7th August 2013 address added
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Posted in Bidston & St. James, Birkenhead, Housing, Information Commissioner's Office, John Brace, Planning, Planning Committee, Wirral Council | Tags: Audit Commission Act c.18, BACS, CHAPS, conveyancing, DLA Piper UK LLP, Environmental Information Regulations 2004, Freedom of Information Act 2000 c.36, Information Commissioner's Office, Keepmoat, Regulation 12(5)(e), Rosemary Lyon, sewers, Veolia ES Nottinghamshire Ltd v Nottinghamshire County Council & Ors, Wirral Council, [2010] EWCA CIV 1214
Good Morning Mr Brace, Could I ask if it is possible for you in an "Open and Transparent Manner" to give me the Date, Time, Venue and reference number of the Next Hearing of any Tribunal or Court that Mr C, Mr H, Mr M, or Mr G intend to attend at please? I would like to attend Thankyou
By: stephenharper on 11 May 2015
No idea at this stage, maybe someone else would like to comment?
By: John Brace on 11 May 2015
Mr Harper there is possibly a First tier Information tribunal, already deferred three times,to take place in July 2015 unless o course the Council chooses to name publicly the recipient of the £48,000 cheque signed by Mr Burgess .
I suppose you remember this one of so many "Curious Incidents …"
There would have been a case in the next three months but the party that is not WBC is too busy with an intensive and complex work problem for next three months. In autumn this case will proclaim itself and in the meantime you can anticipate the ERDF report onwhat the London civil servants now refer to as "the abuses of ISUS"
By: wirralbizz on 12 May 2015
The above are the "imposthumes of much grief and wealth that inward break but show no cause without"
Underneath all these "Curious Incidents…" there are disturbing rumours from WBC staff about the conduct within the Council. The obdurate refusal to release any information bespeaks a canker just below the surface of events and conduct that people know have happened but which would be difficult in a court of law to definitively prove.
Actually does not that bring to mind how the threat of suing for libel, and slander protected the likes of famous celebrities from the sixties until the recent police operations.
Both Griffo and myself have been given so far empty threats of libel suits so soon as we grazed some important personage. The fact that nothing came of it speaks volumes about how close to the mark the relevant assertions were.
Mr Brace and Wirralbizz, I am obliged for that Information and will continue to follow the Blog with interest. I would be grateful if you could keep me updated, there is/are obviously Reasons for this particular case to be deferred so many times, which you have answered so eloquently Thankyou.
G'day Reprahnehpets
I will be less eloquent.
I would be grateful if you could keep me updated, there is/are obviously Reasons for this particular case to be deferred so many times, which you have answered so eloquently
Because they are evil evil barstards that are not just not fit for purpose they are the scum of the earth… and use your beloved law to defend themselves.
In no particular order;
"The Shyster"
"The Dunny Chain Wearer"
"The Football Shirt"
"The Pretend Friend"
"Phil the Dill"
"Phil the Dill's Ugly Ugly twin Brother with the comb over from Hell"
and the latest scum arrival
Sadly for them they can't change history.
Like Wirralbizz says
"Highbrow" has the memory of an elephant and the data base that shows it all.
Ooroo
Where is Eric Pickles and his Administration?
By: James Griffiths on 12 May 2015
Good Afternoon Mr Griffiths, I expected you to comment, whenever my name is mentioned. I would expect them to use whatever means there is/are in order to protect


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Q: draw randomly with exclusion restrictions I want to randomly draw 5 numbers from a vector with replacement:
myvector <- c(1:50)
draws <- sample(myvector,5,replace=F)

However, want to include some restrictions.
exclusion 1: I don't want to draw both 10 and 11 together
exclusion 2: I only want to have one of the following: 17,18,19,20.
But each number should have the same probability to be drawn before the algorithm starts. My ideas so far violates this condition: assign the same number to the exclusions and draw from that:
myvector.wrong <- c(1:9,10,12:17,21:50)
draws.wrong <- sample(myvector.wrong,5,replace=F)
#say we draw a 17:
draws.wrong[1] <- 17
#then replace the 17 with a randomly drawn number from c(17:20)
draws.wrong[draws.wrong==17] <- sample(c(17:20),1)

However, this means that each number in c(17:20) now only has one fourth of the chance to be drawn compared to a number without restriction. I only want that chance reduced (to 0) once one number of the exclusions has been drawn with the same chance as any other. I could include 17 four times but then I risk drawing it twice which is exactly what I want to avoid.
Iteratively, this would be easier: after each draw check if any of the exclusion numbers are drawn (eg 10) and delete the corresponding exclusion numbers (10 and 11) before drawing again. However, I will carry out a lot (50k usually, sometimes 500k) repetitions of this process so efficiency is an issue.
Any takers?

A: Create a function to check that your conditions are met and sample until you get a vector that you can use
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Pescador é um município brasileiro do estado de Minas Gerais. Localiza-se no Vale do Rio Doce.

Histórico

Pescador, antigo distrito, foi emancipado pela Lei nº 2.764 de 30 de dezembro de 1962, com território desmembrado do município de Itambacuri.

Turismo
A cidade comemora o carnaval tradicional (de rua), festas juninas (quadrilhas), e existe também a tradição da festa do padroeiro da cidade, São Pedro. Nessa época as ruas da cidade ficam cheias. Barracas e turistas de diversos lugares dão mais vida à cidade que é previamente preparada (esteticamente) para essa festa.

Ligações externas

 Prefeitura de Pescador
 Câmara municipal de Pescador
 Pescador no IBGE Cidades

Municípios de Minas Gerais
Fundações em Minas Gerais em 1962

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I wonder if this operation might be possible by exploiting an internal adapter, if any.
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I got the urge to go street skating yesterday. It doesn't hit me too often, as I have been perfectly content skating skateparks for the past several months. Maybe I'm getting old, or maybe just lazy, but letting the ramps do part of the work just fits right now. But I woke up with an image in my head of an old skate spot I had only hit one time in my youth, and so I tried it out. Unfortunately, the school that had an excellent double set with ledges on each side, and a very attainable five-stair handrail, was totally fenced in and unaccessible without a little trespassing involved. I'm not sure how I could explain getting arrested to my wife and kids right now, so I decided to hit the loading docks I had seen on the way, which seemed pretty fun and empty.
It had a nice little drop to bank, with some higher drops nearby and even a big dumpster I tried to noseslide a few times before abandoning the trick. When a skater approaches a new spot, he or she tries to get familiar with some easy tricks, and then dreams up something new and progressive to his or her skill level. Well, if you read this blog, you know that I like to dream, and this is certainly no exception in skating. The problem is that my dreams are often way bigger than my body can handle, so I end up landing somewhere in between. After landing a few tricks, I dreamed up a backside flip into the bank of one of the loading docks. It's not too creative, nor that technical, but it's what I envisioned and so it is what I tried.
This trick sent me into about an hour of seemingly countless attempts, much akin to my yonder days of youth. I used to try tricks hundreds of times, often beckoning my friends to film the majority of them, until I either landed them, broke a board, hurt myself or ran out of daylight (and sometimes even the latter two didn't stop me). Just like my current street skating status, I don't have sessions like that very often anymore, but yesterday was different. Sometimes it feels good to pursue something with passion, even a faded passion that you rarely experience. It even feels good to get hurt, like I still "have it," the ability to push myself beyond my perceived physical limits to accomplish something my mind made up.
The problem with these types of sessions though, is that they usually don't go the way you want them to. I set up two cameras because I thought this might be a nice trick, and am trying to finish Skater Dad II with a big finish. This isn't so different from my experience trying to complete Skater Dad: the movie , though I will admit the pressure I put on myself now isn't what it was two years ago. Anyway, going for this trick brought back old memories that I would rather forget. Skating to an extreme level will expose in you thoughts and motives you may have not been aware of, much the way marriage or a good friend or hiking a really huge mountain might. You ask yourself all kinds of questions in the process: Why can't I land this trick? Should I even be going for this trick? Do I need to have it on video? Why do I care if anyone sees it? Am I shallow, or just crave the attention? Am I too old for this? These questions lead to an internal dialogue with responses of affirmation, deprecation, anger, humor, peace, turmoil. As I write this I realize that all those years of learning to admit, reject or compartmentalize these types of thoughts have led to a certain level of mental strength that helps me on a daily level. So when your kids want to go skateboarding, let them -- when an emergency comes and they need to think quick in a pinch, they'll be ready.
I would love to end this piece with a victorious landing of said trick, but that is sadly not the truth. I tried until the batteries on my camera died and the space on the data card ran out, and then called it a day. Cops drove by about four times, so I figured I might get busted at any point (they didn't); the thought of which brought about a certain degree of open-handedness to the trick. When an outside force causes you to quit, it is easier to walk away than when it is up to your own volition.
It could have been an exercise in mental strength, as I mentioned before. It could have been to help me deal with some issues of comparison, getting older, goal setting, failure. While shooting this new movie, I have taken a little bit of a different approach, and this session was a good litmus for its usefulness. I used to dream up tricks and then try them over and over and over until I landed them. If I couldn't, I would get bummed and go through footage, hoping for at least a good fall and maybe a redemption session once I healed. Lately, though, I have been going to a spot and just doing the best I can, given the time and availability I have to devote to progression. As a result, I haven't progressed as much as I'd like to have -- I have some, just not as rapidly -- but my skating has been way more enjoyable and shooting the video way less stressful. And so yesterday's session was a bit of a throwback to the old ways, and I have to admit that I kind of like the new one better. Trying to do better, but moving on when time and abilities do not permit, and ultimately being okay with that.
So look for an underwhelming Skater Dad II, coming soon...just kidding. I'm still trying to make an awesome video, but as my wife said about the last one, it is much less about my skating and way more about my cute kids coming along for the ride.
I hate to admit it, but I am on a string of domestic mistakes right now, particularly in the area of shopping for our family. In the past few weeks I have bought: children's vitamins for the wrong age, the wrong cooking oil, green olives instead of black, the wrong size diapers, and quite a few other items that weren't the right ones from the list. The good part about it is that it does feel good to return items and watch that money go back into the bank account (even if it will only exit a short moment later with the correct purchase -- ride those highs to get through the lows).
I am a big proponent of the idea that dads can do more than they think they can, but there are some things we just aren't as good at. I don't mean that "we" as a dad-only thing, but more of a personality difference. When I go grocery shopping, I am in and out as fast as I can, mostly because I don't like the crowds, but also because the kids can get a little rowdy in there. My wife, on the other hand, takes her time, reads labels and somehow manages to keep the kids from grabbing everything off the shelves. She also enjoys grocery shopping, where as I merely tolerate it, so I think we're going to hand that responsibility over to her.
One of my all-time favorite albums. Maybe I need to take a listen!
But what does "committed" really mean? I think its essence can be boiled down to one thing: a decision. We decide to follow Jesus, no matter what, and forever. In that decision comes God's strength in the midst of doubt, perseverance and, of course, his love, which initiates the whole thing. But as I think about the concept of commitment, I have to conclude that far too often our relationship with God is more like a friendship than a marriage.
But "friends are friends forever." Maybe sometimes Michael W. Smith, but other times you drift apart, experience splitting differences, change interests, mature at various rates or move away. There are only a few friends I still stay in touch with from my childhood, and even then we have grown differently over the years; the things that once held us together have evolved into something else.
A marriage, on the other hand, is set up to last longer. Not just longer, forever. Marriage vows are made to go the distance. You either grow together, or you have a crappy marriage (to put it a little frankly). So why is it so easy to consider walking away from God, when our relationship to him is described as none other than a marriage?
Maybe "Come Thou Fount" actually captures the keys to sticking around: grace, goodness and a willing heart. Grace for when we fall -- for surely we receive such from God -- to allow ourselves another chance. God's goodness to sustain us in these times of doubt, not letting us go. And a willingness to give whatever is left over to God, "sealed" away where we can't move it from the throne at which our fragile hearts are chained.
After moving to Southern California, I was introduced to this quaint little grocery chain called Trader Joe's. Of course they were bigger than I realized at the time, and are an ever-expanding company, having spread nation-wide by now. But back then, I was a very reluctant follower in the cult of TJ. Their stores are small and always seem packed full of people. The parking lots are never quite big enough, and the whole claustrophobic experience just made me shy away. Also, they were a little more money than my habits of only-buying-sale-items at Ralphs, which was a store a little closer to what I had grown up with.
However, after a few years and marrying a woman who is very pro-Trader Joe's, I am happy to say I have come around. The problem now, though, is that we aren't in Southern California anymore, where there is a store located in between every Starbucks and Coffee Bean. There is only one TJ's to supply the needs of the increasingly popular Charleston area, and so even though the parking lot is bigger here (more space than LA), the store is still quite crowded. It is also across the biggest hill in Charleston (the Cooper River Bridge), and so I am also not keen on driving all the way over it to get some chips and salsa (they have excellent salsa). Because of the distance, when I became the stay-at-home dad again and regained the responsibility of grocery shopping, I have to say I explored more local options to see if I could find better deals closer (you have to take gas into account too, you know).
And what did I find after shopping several grocery stores near me? Trader Joe's is cheaper, with higher-quality food, a no-questions asked return policy and happy workers, thereby making it the greatest grocery store available in the US right now. Yeah, that's right: this once reluctant shopper is now singing the praises of the store he so severely avoided.
Juicing is super healthy, but man, you really obliterate large quantities of fruits and vegetables to gleam only a cupful of juice. This is where Costco comes in. You can get a massive bag of spinach for about $5. A huge bag of carrots for the same. Apples, mangoes, oranges, etc. Buying in bulk is an excellent choice while juicing, and helps keep the cost down. The other noticeable thing about juicing, however, is that it is extremely messy! Cleaning up after juicing burns about enough calories to warrant cheating with some egg nog or a Guinness (or maybe some egg nog-Guinness?) afterwards. As a result, our juicing-life has been pretty spotty.
Recently, however, we got back into it, hence the renewed membership. The thing that I have been noticing about Costco this go around though, is that all this bulk is just making me consume more stuff, which is where my problem lies. I have a massive bottle of scotch, and so of course I pour that extra drink when I want it. Katie went crazy on the snacks when we first got the membership, and so if I'm craving a granola bar -- why not? We have about forty of them stored somewhere. Whilst on the snack topic, the other problem with all these items is that we are creating a huge amount of trash with all the wrappers and boxes and such. The whole thing really just feels kind of wasteful.
But we're saving money, and that's what is important in life, right? (Can you sense my sarcasm?) The kicker of it all, I'm finding, is that even this isn't entirely true! Trader Joe's is so cheap, that things we consume every day (bananas, cereal, granola, wine) are the same price at Costco, if not more expensive! The whole thing has got me questioning whether this membership is worth it at all.
I wanted to share all this because it is in this muddy, every day decision-making that families are built on, rising and falling amongst the corporate hand of mass consumerism. Here we spend our valuable dollars, trying desperately to get ahead while maintaining some degree of normalcy in an ever-fluctuating society. Any little bit of wisdom or insight helps, and though this overly dramatic conclusion may have deterred my credibility with you, hopefully you find this comparison truly useful, and choose to give the mystical land of Trader Joe's a try.
Just kidding. But it so deeply identifies with what I am all about, that I think it's pretty cool. A couple years ago I made Skater Dad: the Movie, which features lots of shots of me and Ellie at the El Segundo skatepark. I was blessed to find this place -- empty most of the day, totally fenced in, overall pretty safe but also super fun to skate. I would take her pack 'n' play, and then later let her run around, while I skated. I was also lucky enough to take Waverly here too before we moved away.
More recently the park of choice has been Ackerman Skatepark in West Ashley, which has been a big part of my life since high school. The last Halloween I ever trick-or-treated, instead of wearing costumes, we brought our skateboards and asked for petitions to get a city skatepark in our hometown. "Kickflips for candy" we joked as we gathered about 75 or so names, if I remember correctly. We then attended a few meetings, thanks to the help of my friend Jason's awesome and super-involved mom, and before too long we had our modest park!
I remember the grand opening when Jud Heald and Tim Byrne came out, both of which were on Christian skate teams that I was familiar with. We had countless sessions here. I hit my face on the concrete once trying to crooked grind the top rail. Lance Mountain and Ray Barbee signed my yearbook here (two of my all-time favorites). All that to say, I'm proud of this park and am glad it is still around; and now even more glad to be able to bring my kids here!
Find a park: The first step is obvious. I have found that having a fenced-in park is really nice for younger kids. You don't want them crawling away while you're going for that fakie frontside flip on the pyramid. When they were really young, I would put them in a pack 'n' play, but again, in a safe area of a fenced-in park, just so strangers weren't loitering nearby (I'm kind of a paranoid parent sometimes). It is also good to head to parks during off times, because skaters don't always look where they are going, and even if they are looking, kids rarely do. But that's just a good way to teach them social awareness and taking turns, right?
Bring gear: Your kids need their own little skateboards and, maybe even a scooter, at least until they are competent enough on their own two feet. My sister bought Ellie this scooter/skateboard hybrid that has moveable trucks, so your child can grow with his or her skateboard. I think it's pretty rad. Of course, helmets and pads are also necessary; although the pads don't stay on well for my kids, so we usually just stick to helmets.
Bring more gear: I'm talking the typical stuff -- diapers, extra clothes, water, snacks. Snacks is the biggest one, as their attention span isn't what mine is, and when I am really close to landing that trick, snack time might just buy me a few more tries. Baby wipes are also key, as skateparks are usually kind of dusty, and these things will save you some time cleaning hands before snack time.
Don't forget the camera: I love making skate videos and sharing them! Bringing my kids along for the ride only makes the videos better (because let's be honest, my skating isn't the most interesting thing on the internet). Pictures and videos of your kids' progress are fun for you, and for sharing with family.
Stay safe: Skateparks are kind of dangerous, even more so for kids. Boards are flying everywhere and people are smoking cigarettes and the such. That is why it is so important to find parks that are mostly empty, although don't shy away from skating with other guys that seem competent and friendly towards the little ones. It brings your kids into a world where they learn to take turns, look out for other people, and be respectful.
I hope that helps give you a little more confidence in doing something out of the ordinary with your kids. If skateboarding isn't your thing, these same principles (with minor adjustments) can apply to whatever your interest is: kid's day at the rock climbing gym, the beach, concerts (replace helmets with ear muffs) and even snowboarding. So get out there and do what you love, with the people you love most!
I wrote a few weeks ago about some difficulties in getting our children to sleep. Actually, there have been a couple posts about it...I guess this is just the season we're in. Anyway, I found something that really works that I thought would be a good follow-up, and hopefully worth the share.
Katie and I have based a lot of our parenting style on the Love and Logic books, which seem to be doing pretty well for us. One of the big things that they preach is giving your child choices, all of which result in situations you are okay with. This is done in order to make your child feel like he or she has some degree of control of said situation, putting forth that many of our battles with the little ones are about control. So naturally, giving control away should help alleviate the problem.
We have done it with our oldest, but I didn't think the younger one was ready for it yet. However, when trying to get her to nap, it seems that the best thing that works has been to give her lots of choices during the nap time process. "Do you want this blanket or that one? Do you want your socks on or off? Do you want to lay on this side or that side of the bed?" All of these things are inane decisions, but it gives her several ways to control the situation based on a decision she has no control over: whether or not to take a nap.
I have been surprised at how well this works, even for a one year-old, and so I thought I would share. I hope it helps!
If you read that last post, you know we have recently moved both of our daughters into one bedroom. I have to admit I was kind of excited about the idea in a way. We have always talked about the girls sharing a room later on, my wife and I preferring to live a little more simply with smaller spaces. My youngest's enhanced ability to climb just sped up the transition.
The night of the incident, as we moved Waverly's matters into Ellie's room and moved out Ellie's bed, both became extremely excited at the prospect of sleeping in the same room. They wanted their mattresses next to each other, so they could be closer, and then proceeded to jump on them like trampolines. Great, I thought, this will be easy, they love it already! Not so. Even after keeping them up late because of a church meeting, Waverly did not take to the new bed well. Ellie prefers more lights on in her room than Waverly, and Waverly isn't used to the freedom to get out of bed. I figured these things would happen, and that the transition would just take time; but it also made me think of something else: We often get really excited about a new idea or new adventure, but when it comes time to actually perform the task at hand, somehow we lose steam.
Ellie and Waverly were pumped to sleep in the same room, but when the reality hit, it was difficult. Ellie kept asking for Waverly to go sleep "out there," and Waverly wanted the same thing. The fun disappeared as the work began. I have seen this happen countless times with creative projects, with myself and others. We have a great idea for a script, movie or concept album even; but when we hit a snag with the outline, or songs don't fall from the sky, it's easy to lose steam. More often, a newer, more fun idea hits, and the previous one takes a backseat. Well, do this enough times, and you end up with about a dozen or so half-finished ideas, and nothing to show for it.
The same applies to most endeavors in life that don't have to get done. Your sink backs up and you rarely lost steam fixing it -- that needs to be addressed. But if you get an idea to build your kids a play set in the garage, or you decide to buy fog lights for your car and install them yourself -- things like this can be delayed when the actual work hits.
Second, involve other people that won't let you quit. Accountability Partners the church-world calls them. Peer pressure is a powerful motivator, sometimes for good. If others are expecting you to finish that book, and continually ask about it, you just might do it. They will also help refine your ideas, helping you to invest in the best ones and leave behind the rest. This principle also applies to heavier things, like your marriage or an important job. Telling your friends you are thinking of ditching out of something like that, and their words may just keep you in the boat long enough to go the distance.
As for us -- the girls went to sleep in about 30-45 minutes. That's not so bad. Maybe tomorrow will be less and the day after even less. Just one step closer to our tiny house near the beach with a chicken coop in the backyard and a halfpipe too. Maybe next I need to replace the "white noise" sound machine with the soothing sounds of skateboarding and rooster calls!
Rain is the enemy of skateboarding. It rusts your bearings, ruins your trucks, mushes up your board and diminishes your grip tape. It's no wonder why California is the skateboarding mecca of the world -- because it never rains there. Growing up, a rainy day would spell certain disaster on any attempt at a skate adventure. Many-a-times I made plans to hang out at a friends house, certain to skate, and ended up only playing skateboarding video games instead, longingly watching the rain drip sadly down a clear glass pane, like tears down my sad pimply teenage face.
The other day my wife went for a run after work, and then came home and told me I better go skateboarding quick because it was about to rain (I have a good wife). I rushed out the door and into a super windy session at the nearest skatepark to me. It was fun skating in stormy weather, the leaves flying around as the trees were jostled about like broccoli flung across the dinner table by my daughters...fun as long as the rain held out, that is. Which it didn't. I got a few tries on a fakie frontside flip I've been working on, but the ramp quickly got too slick and therefore too dangerous (I am a responsible father, you know).
Though the ramp was wet, a ledge nearby was dry enough to keep skating, and so I did, despite the ground spotting up with rain drops. Actually, the ledge slid better because of the water, so I was all over the place with out of control crooked grinds and wild 50-50s. I was working on a full-length crooked grind to 180 out, and then a frontside nosegrind (those things have eluded me lately), trying desperately to land one before my grip tape changed colors -- a sure sign it is time to leave. Here is a video of what came out of it, just a few shots with a little song I'm also working on.
So why am I wasting internet space (and your time) writing all of this? The whole thing just reminded me of the yonder days, skating no matter what, desperate to land the trick despite the odds. Many times I skated into the dark of the night, soaking wet with sweat and my feet hurting, begging my friends to stick around to keep video taping because I was so close to landing the trick. Those days have slowly disappeared the older I've gotten, but every once in a while they creep up again and remind me of the passion I had, and still have, for skateboarding.
Sure, my body won't hold out like it used to, and I rarely have more than an hour to skate before I have to get back to the girls. But I still love it and am still learning new tricks. In a way, that night's slick session is what this blog is about -- maintaining your passions throughout the changes of life.
Our responsibilities will grow and free time will lessen, but the things that once made you come alive still likely do just that, and so you should keep pursuing them, as long as they don't throw the rest of your life out of balance. Your family will thank you as they have a man or woman of passion to follow, knowing that you are rested and ready for each day, having recharged doing the things you love. I don't think we were designed to totally abandon everything that makes us individuals, just because we become parents. Of course, I write that in knowing that selflessness is a must in parenting; but again, it all must stay in balance.
As I examine all of the arts and actions that interest me, I find that one of my favorite things to do is inspire people to dream and chase after more. More of God, more of life, more adventure, more risk. Our God is too good to not expect more. So try something new today, or pick up something you used to love doing but haven't done in a while. Then let me know how it goes! I hope it's fun, brings you joy and won't break your arm.
That's our youngest climbing out of her crib. We had put her to bed one night and, after a little crying, heard a knock at the door. There she was, standing on the floor. "Did you put her in her crib?" my wife asked me, which I did. We put her back in the crib and left a phone on a table to record the video. Sure enough, she climbed out in less than a minute.
Of course I am proud of her physical prowess and climbing abilities, but this was a blow, especially after we thought we had had a bed time victory not two weeks before. Our solution was to put both girls' mattresses on the floor in Ellie's room and let them sleep together, which is fine since they will likely share a room later anyway -- we're just speeding up our plans. It went alright that night, but the next problem was a little less easily resolved: what would become of nap time?
Over the next few days, I tried putting them both to bed for a nap: no dice. Even if the youngest is tired, the oldest will keep her up. I put Waverly's mattress back in her crib for a nap time and let the older do "rest time." This worked a little, but with Waverly's newfound abilities, she has to be pretty tired to go down quietly. And so, every day we just wade through uncharted waters, trying new things to get her to bed. Sometimes I stand there and rub her back to coax her to sleep. Sometimes I'm too exhausted myself to do that and just give up on the whole thing altogether. Let them play a little while I try to rest or get things done, and then maybe do some TV time in the late afternoon so I can finish up or cook dinner.
I wish I could finish this blog post with some solid lesson I learned, or even a tip to get the kids to go to bed more easily, but such is not the truth. I am writing this post while Ellie makes an art project and Waverly is (thankfully) sleeping after a busy morning at a friend's house. Who knows what tomorrow holds for this once sacred time? Every day is a coin toss of unpredictability and hope. One thing I do know is that it is with a heavy heart that I learn to let go of one of the last little bits of personal time we parents enjoy. This gift of God for weary moms and dads to make the already difficult transition into parenthood a little less abrupt.
Or maybe this is it, and "my time" is gone. I guess that's parenthood -- forced selflessness. So if these blog posts get a little shorter or less frequent, now you know why!
Here is another throwback to some sermons I listened to during my tenure at my boring desk job. I was lucky enough to watch Judah preach this one in person (not the recorded one, but the topic was the same). He's a compelling speaker and if you ever get a chance to see him, take it! But one thing that struck me about Judah Smith from the beginning was that he pretty much says the same thing every sermon: God loves you a lot and wants you to be in relationship with Him. That's it. Over and over, just with different words and a unique twist here and there. But what could be more foundational to our faith and our existence on this planet? Sometimes it's hard to believe, but when we hear the passion in Judah's voice and see his excitement over the reality of God, you start to think that maybe it's true.
I wrote before that I recently became a stay-at-home dad for the second time, and I am totally loving it. Well, the honeymoon phase has worn off I think, because things are starting to get hard. The kids seemed very happy to have me home for the first couple of weeks, and were pretty much obedient. Over the last few days though, I have noticed a little more obstinance showing up. I was bracing myself for the explosion, and today it came.
My daughter hates cleaning up. It's a real point of contention for us, because it drives me crazy when kids don't want to clean up after themselves. I'm big on social responsibility, and realized that children don't often share my sentiment when my wife and I used to teach Sunday school for our old church. Getting fourth graders to clean up their crayons seems just about as hard as training a dog to make me a sandwich. So when my own daughter, a three year-old, shows signs of this same blatant disregard for responsibility, mixed with a healthy dose of laziness, I can't stand it. We are trying different techniques -- taking away toys and making her earn them back with chores mostly -- but nothing seems to be working fully.
Today was an all-time low. With several bins of toys already on the prison shelf, I gave her ample time to clean up before we did a craft. She piddled about and played her usual routine. I even offered to help a little and did help. No dice. When the timer was done, she lost about half her toys in a matter of minutes. Tears ensued. Meanwhile, the oblivious one year-old was prancing around needing her own level of attention, but I just didn't have it.
Fast forward to the park, where something was still just off. The girls were being a bit asocial and just wanted to swing. Eventually a ball made it into the picture along with a boy who wanted to play chase. Ellie wasn't having it. Waverly wanted to swing and, being the younger, needed a little extra help, but the older one was just feeling incredibly needy. Not able to split myself in two, I had to choose. It was pretty much lose lose, but I tried hard to balance the time.
And then there was lunch. The gate to the kitchen that usually allows me a peaceful preparation broke today somehow, so now they are able to take things out of the trash can, while also arguing because Ellie didn't want to share the two walkabout toys they have. That's another point of contention -- Ellie feels she doesn't need to share, but rightly deserves every toy in the house, whenever she wants it. "We share everything," I say over and over. Eventually the conflict leads to tears and a tantrum on the floor.
First, even though this is a hard day, this is still the best job I have ever had. I'm sure of it. And I'm sure it's what I'm supposed to be doing right now. It reminds me of my years in searching for a perfect job that I would love every day of. "Find something you love to do and you'll never work a day in your life," as the saying goes. But reality taught me that even the "perfect" job will not always feel perfect. There will be tough days and tedious tasks. It doesn't make the job any less perfect, it just makes it a job.
Second, don't let the arguments turn personal. They are just kids testing you. Stand your ground and keep going, as calmly as possible. I learned that from my teacher wife, who really did a good job being the stay-at-home mom the past year-and-a-half. The tantrum now will turn into an "I love you Daddy" later. It's also important to remember that, even though my kid appears lazy or socially irresponsible now, she is only three and we are not done yet! Maturity is a process. Sometimes I fear the worst for my kids, but that shows little faith and will not lead to good places.
Another aside along the same lines is to not speak negativity into your kids life. I often hear parent say things like, "You're being such a brat" and "Why are you so lazy?" We are speaking titles and labels into our children's lives that they will learn to adopt as the years go on. Sure, the action is lazy and bratty, but their identity is not those things. Even if it feels that way, speaking it will only solidify it, which is the opposite of what we want.


As you know, the chalky paints can be expensive and back when I was in college there was no such thing as ready made. We made our own, but often if painting wood surfaces we started with THIS STUFF. Amazing…I don't know if I've seen other DIYers use it but if you're looking for a soft distressed surface that is similar to LIMEWASH, this could be for you! Did you read the post where I used a cruddy old dropcloth to make a summer beach painting? Dead giveaway on what this amazing stuff called gesso is intended for.
GESSO is made for painting on canvas and preps the canvas for paint will adhere to it. It's a combination of binders, paint pigments and yes…it does contain calcium carbonate which is CHALK! You can find out more about gesso for artists in this article. A little bit goes a long way and at under $20 it will last you a really long time with this technique.
There is no need to prep your wood, similar to using the chalky paints in a can. Just clean off any dust with a rag if your piece has been sitting around awhile.
Grab a waxed finish paper plate or a throwaway plastic food storage container and squirt a tablespoon or so out.
I used a small brush on these chairs and since I wasn't painting the upholstery I grabbed a 1″ angled brush.
Use a dry brush painting technique similar to what I talked about in my post on WHITEWASHING A FARMHOUSE TABLE. What that means is don't wet your brush. Grab the gesso on the tip of your brush and drag it in the direction of the grain.
Have a wet rag on hand and wipe the gesso down if you've put too much paint on any areas. Once you start wiping down areas you will have some gesso on the rag, so keep that in mind. You'll probably want to wet the rag again and squeeze out excess water out as you continue your painting.
A reader asked me if you can tint gesso and I'm updating to say YES! Just mix in a small amount your favorite acrylic paint and try it out. Start with a small amount and add more if necessary.
As with any project (or photo styling) I recommend stepping back and taking a look at your progress. It's amazing how you think something might look and then you stand back and get a totally different feel!
This wood was pretty porous. I wouldn't recommend this particular process for anything with a lacquer or heavily glossed finish. If chalk painting those finishes you'd probably want to sand down and use a thicker paint like the real deal.
It took me 1/2 hour per chair to paint these and only one coat required! They don't need to be sealed since the gesso sinks in, but if you are using this on a tabletop or flat surface you can seal with THIS (my favorite furniture wax!) or THIS.
I like the new lighter look. The gesso used on top of the wood gives it a French grey tone. Perfect for my French country coastal modern crazy but it works home!
Let me know if you have any questions on the chalk painting furniture technique (without chalky paint) in the comments and please share and pin for later!
I would love to try this on a very old sideboard in my breakfast area. It still has an old golden oak finish but no gloss finish. I may get some gesso and try it on a discret place like the back. The piece has a small oval mirror and barley twist legs. It holds most of my flower vases and pictures of all the grand kids. I have been meaning to get to this project for years! Is it possible to tint the gesso?
Good morning Deborah! Absolutely you can tint gesso and I just updated the post with your question to reflect the answer. Enjoy the process!
It's great that you share budget ideas with so many people struggling these days.
I think that anyone can have a beautiful home on any budget. I'm so glad that you enjoy the tips!
What a great idea! I have a clock case hanging on my living room wall that is wonderful, but the ugly mustardy color needs to be "taken down" just a bit. I didn't want to paint it and wasn't sure how to do it — but this seems like the perfect solution! Thank you Janet!
That's kind of what I wanted to do with my chairs, just tone them down. As always, do a test area first Patty and thanks for stopping by!
This great and 8use gecko for aging pots. I ne er thought of doing this before. Thanks for the tip.
It does work for just about any surface! Enjoy your day as well Cindy!
You could use it on polished wood, much like chalk style paint. If I had to paint 10 chairs though I would use a sprayer which will make the job so much faster!
Thanks… so I painted two chairs with chalk paint from Michaels but the finish is very rough and feels so dry to the touch. Do you recommend anything to make it more polished? I tried a wax finish also from Michaels but it didn't help and made it more of a yellow color. What kind of sprayer would you recommend for the rest?
This looks great Janet! I like the whitewashed look! Do you have any posts on whitewashing a rock or brick fireplace? I have an old rock one that is an eyesore in my living room and it's too expensive to tear out and start over. I loved this tutorial on the furniture!
Hi Jennifer! I don't, but you can use diluted latex wall paint. I would experiment in a less noticeable area with it and start out only diluting slightly and add more water if needed. Wipe with a damp rag. Very similar to this technique!
Love it, looks soft and vintage. I have been using Gesso for years finally graduated to real chalky paints. I wanted that look before chalky paint was on the market and being an artist I thought, why not. Like they say " necessity is the mother of invention." Sort of my motto. If I can't find what I need I just make it. Great job..
Thanks for chiming in Debbie and good to know you're familiar with the process!
This looks beautiful. Did you use this technique on the dining table top in the final photo?
Diane, within the article is a link to the dining table DIY. It's a slightly different technique and waxed for protection. Thanks for stopping by!
Hi Janet, I've been following you for quite a while on Home Style Saturdays. I love your teaching style, as well as your home style. I especially LOVE this post! I've been wanting to white wash or lime some pieces in my home … but the process has been a little intimidating. But "gesso" looks amazing. Thank You!
Love it….a great DIY project that will make anyone feel confident that they can do it!!
I've used your technique for years but with just regular white paint! I didnt' think about using gesso but now I will!! Thank you for the idea and tutorial, Janet. 🙂 Funny, this week I've been painting a little nightstand cabinet with chalk paint ~ wanted to try chalk paints and see how they look. Enjoying painting again!
Have a great rest of your week! Coming over from Style Showcase.
Thank you Barbara…hope you have a great upcoming weekend and have fun with your projects!
Do you think the Gesso technique would work on a metal chandelier?
Thank you for stopping by Manelle! Yes, it should work on a chandelier as well.
So, if I want to lighten a dark brown side table I can use this and it will be a creamy white?
Where do you purchase gesso?
The chairs are so pretty!
Suzette, I would try it on an inconspicuous part of the table first and see your results. Every piece of furniture will be different! I have the gesso linked within the post.
How do you think this would hold up on kitchen cabinets? I've got those ugly old oak cabinets from the early 90s that are screaming for a makeover. Tks!
Hi Janet, Awesome! What a novel idea! I'm wondering what do you think about using it on a piano? I have a small Wurlitzer that is that orangey-red honey tone Popular in the 70s. The color just grates on my nerves, but I'm not up for a massive undertaking. It's too big to move around more than a little bit away from the wall and protect the floors etc. but he can go outside or anywhere! I've been mulling over attempting to paint it but I'm so worried about the delicate nature of the instrument and getting so close to the keys etc. with something that might slop on. "Mommy broke the piano," is not the excuse my son needs to have for not practicing! Your thoughts? ?
Thanks, anxiously awaiting your thoughts!
I think that if you move wood furniture outside you need a covered area and a fairly dry climate. We don't have either of those here where I live so I haven't really tried it.
Your chairs are gorgeous! What material did you use to upholster the cushions/back?
Thank you Jenni! They came this way and that's one of the cool things about my painting method. You can just use a small brush and no need to reupholster!
I've used white gesso for whitewashing and dry brushing for years and you can't beat the effects you can achieve. It gives more depth and a natural beauty to the piece. I love the way you did your chairs! They came out beautiful. I didn't know you could do this with hesso and not have to topcoat. Your tutorial is perfect and I don't know how it took me so long to find your blog! I'm enjoying reading through your old posts. Thank you for addressing gesso . So many painting bloggers ignore this wonderful product and the multiple uses it has.
Hi Christie! It's readers like you that truly make what I do worthwhile and I greatly appreciate you taking the time for such a thoughtful comment. I do love gesso and as a former art teacher I've used it for a variety of painting projects. I agree about the painting bloggers!
Hi Janet, I just saw this post on Pinterest when I searched for easy chalk paint ideas (I enjoy trying new techniques). This sure nailed it for me!! I ordered the gesso and can't wait to try it! I hope it will update my 20 year old bar stools. I'm happy to be among your followers!
Hi Cecelia! I'm so happy to hear that you found me on Pinterest and are following the blog now! As a former art teacher I have used gesso for years for various projects. Have fun painting and reviving the barstools.
Thank you Pamela…it's easy and low cost!
Thank you for letting me know Karen and I'm excited for your plan!
I have used gesso for years but never in that application. I love the 'weathered grey' look it gives to those chairs.
The gesso really works well. I used it on a french settee before I had it reupholstered in white. Love the results!
I would suggest a blush color for your bedside tables. The color is still neutral and adds warmth.


I wonder if it is fashionably accurate to refer Polka Dots as classic. They hardly go out of style. Even if they do, I'm pretty sure that they will be back with vengeance a short while later.
However, the truth is not everyone wears this classic pattern well. Why do some people look so gorgeous and trendy in polka dot dresses, while others appear frumpy in similar (but not the same) frocks?


Louise Edwards-Simpson, PhD, Assistant Professor, was awarded $4,668.00 through a APDC Faculty Research & Scholarly Activities Grant for her project More Voices of Homelessness. The SCU Voices of Homelessness oral history project dispels the misconception that there is a boundary between "us" and "them" when it comes to the issue of housing insecurity and some members of our campus community. Collecting and preserving their individual stories aligns well with the SCU mission, vision and strategic plan. This project is consistent with our CSJ founders' focus on understanding and confronting social injustices and the principles of Catholic Social Teaching, most especially the option for the poor and the dignity of all. The oral history project advances the institution's reputation for academic excellence by producing and making accessible an enlarged collection of interviews that are ethically-conducted and conform to archival standards. There is an innovative spirit behind this oral history project as it grows directly out of my experiences teaching the Core Curriculum and United States history at St Kate's. The oral history project also incorporates partnerships made possible through the co-curricular Office of Community Work and Learning. It relates to the strategic vision of educating for transformational leadership by documenting personal stories of women's movement from profound instability to an educational path at St. Kate's that offers concrete skills, knowledge and the hope for a more secure future.
Edwards-Simpson, Louise, "More Voices of Homelessness" (2016). External Grant Awards. 88.


Here at Bath our water research is truely multidisplinary. In today's blog we explore how underwater listening technologies can be used to track the changes in icebergs as they melt.
What happens to a glacier when no one is around? In July 2014, at the height of the Arctic summer, Dr Philippe Blondel travelled to the Hornsund glacier in Svalbard to listen to icebergs.
It wasn't his first arctic field trip and he certainly didn't have a shortage of field experience in his research team — an international group with members from Poland and New Zealand. But the extremely variable Arctic conditions still led them into a few close shaves.


Hi everyone. I haven't posted in awhile. I was diagnosed with gh2 in july. I also have herpes whitlow. I'm not sure if this is the right section to post this in but I took a stab at it. My Dr. Recently put me on 1000 MG of Valtrex daily and told me to take 2 if an ob is coming. I've been taking my meds religiously. About 5 days ago my finger was about to ob. I only had it on my left middle finger. I get tingles everyday now and took my 2 pills everyday. 2 days ago I noticed other fingers start to tingle and had red and white spots on them with pain and tingling... I'm afraid it's spreading on both hands now. I think the pills are stopping the blistering but it's a new finger every day it seems. I have no idea how to stop it from spreading anymore. I feel helpless. I feel like my Dr. Has done everything she can about this. I guess if anyone has any idea why I seem to be shedding this like crazy while I'm on 2000 MG of antivirals everyday now would be cool..
I think you can be quite confident that you do not have herpes HSV-2 on your finger. HSV-2 does not shed like crazy from the finger, it may not shed at all. Get a swab if you have any concerns and see a dermatologist regarding the finger symptoms.
I did have a swab done and it came back positive for hsv2. I also had 2 ob on the same finger prior to this and it blistered just like herpes and looked exactly like it..
Unlikely, many things look like herpes and vice versa. There is no need to assume that your finger is infected with herpes. If for some strange reason it is infected with HSV, there is no need to worry as it most probably doesn't shed at all let alone enough to even possible infect someone.
Herpes on the hands is not common, but it does happen. I lived with outbreaks for twenty years before I got a visual diagnosis while visiting a dermatologist for another problem I had. He said,"Wow. I have rarely ever seen such a clear example of this. I'm going to get my camera and would it be alright if I ask s few other doctors to look at this?"
From 1970 through that dermatologist appointment, I was told by an allergist that I was probably rubbing nervously and that's why is was sore and red. I was told I was a hypochondriac. I spent hours in the library reading medical journals, expanding my vocabulary, and learned that I was most likely right. It was bittersweet to have that knowledge, until that dermatologist confirmed what I already knew.
It's not something to take lightly. In 1983 I saw an orthopedic specialist in hands, as I had surgery twice on the same hand. He aspirated the ganglion, and we had a brief conversation about recurrent infections of herpes on the hand. He informed me that the inflammation from repeated outbreaks would deform the bones over time. I had the beginnings of osteoarthritis at the age of 40 years, and the herpes has to have been at least partly to blame.
I wold have a prodrome of tinging and itching, the horrible painful sores, body aches, low grade fever...it is a serious illness. While it is more common in athletes, particularly gymnasts, it is not to be so lightly dismissed. HSV1 and HSV2 can cause outbreaks on any part of the body.
There is now research indicating that once the virus gets into the nerve, it will follow the path and can cause other more serious problems if left untreated. I signed up in this forum because I have a meningioma, which is a brain tumor, and there is some reason to be concerned how the virus has affected or even caused that to bother me. I suspect low grade chronic viral meningitis, and I fear the possibilty that I will require surgery, in which case I could very well end up with herpes encephalitis.
The herpes virus is devilishly clever, and it is not completely understood as of yet.


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Bohm On Set Theory
[[Gordon]]
Also if you or Stapp go on claim that Bohm could use Set theory or has (not that you have yet) then you should read "On Creativity" in which he rejects Set theory for the same reason GR does because of it's fixed points!
[[Peter]]
This is interesting, but of course GR would reject SET theory, because Einstein thought the spacetime geometry like fine marble and the Stress-Energy-Tensor like rough wood. What I am suggesting is that this is backwards - the Stress-Energy-Tensor is in fact fundamental. I will gladly look at what Bohm said about this, if I can find it.
[GORDON]
[Page 84 1998 Routledge Edited By Lee Nichol]. In your take on GR I can see what you're saying; however I think that the Process of GR is telling us something of the structure of Spacetime that we have not totally digested yet.
However I am glad that you have at least taken GR on board and given us a different Picture of what it mite be :)
[PETER]
Here is what Bohm says:
[David Bohm]
This overall notion of what is to be meant by universal ratio or reason evidently fits the world view discussed earlier in which the primary role is given to undivided wholeness in movement. It implies, of course, that a new kind of mathematics has to be developed to fit in with this new world view. Thus, current mathematics is based largely on set theory, which is in turn an articulation of the traditional world view in which the whole of existence is regarded as constituted out of collections of separately existent things. What is now needed is a mathematics in which the primary function of symbols is to call attention directly to aspects of a whole movement, and to call attention to particular things, or sets of things as relatively invariant features of the movement. (Some preliminary work along these lines of a mathematical and scientific nature has been done by the author, which will be published later.)^1
1 See Bohm, D. and Hiley, B.J. (1993) *The Undivided Universe*. London: Routledge.
Please compare this to the following from Whitehead, *Adventures of Ideas*, Chapter 11, Section 17:
[Alfred North Whitehead]
The notion of physical energy, which is at the base of physics, must then be conceived as an abstraction from the complex energy, emotional and purposeful, inherent in the subjective form of the final synthesis in which each occasion completes itself.
And also consider my summary of Dirac's last words:
In Dirac's last paper at the Loyola University symposium, 1984, he upheld one central equation, Heisenberg's equation of motion:
ih du/dt = uH - Hu.
However, he surmised that all the terms needed to be redefined. The operators should not be simple matrices as they are in QM, and they should not be dependent on simple coordinates. Moreover, the Hamiltonian should NOT be modeled after classical physics.
I have the means to pursue this program. Feynman based his path integral approach on a paper of Dirac's on the Lagrangian in QM. This last paper, however, should be regarded as the Vedanta (end, or conclusion, of the Vedas) of Dirac's work.
So, indeed the Zero-Point Energy upon which rests the Stress-Energy-Tensor is an abstraction and secondary form of energy from the real Energy eigenstates of Dirac's new Hamiltonian. Those real Energy eigenstates are the "complex energy, emotional and purposeful, inherent in the subjective form of the final synthesis in which each occasion completes itself". Moreover, it may be possible indeed to find mathematical forms for the Zero-Point Energy which each Stress-Energy-Tensor expresses.
[[Gordon, cont.]]
Both Deutsch and Bohm are similar there both start with the Whole:
No, I do not think Deutsch starts with the whole in an important respect. He assumes the form Psi_ik = a_ik u_i v_k for composite subsystems U and V. Stapp has informed me that even Zurek recognizes this as problematical, as documented in Stapp's latest paper, "The Basis Problem in Many-Worlds Theories". The assumption of this basic "Entanglement Hypothesis", also adopted uncritically by Abner Shimony in his treatment of Whiteheadian Physics in "The Large, the Small, and the Human Mind", is tantamount to assuming that the whole is *just* made up of the parts, i.e., it is anti-holistic.
Multiverse (Holomovement) of which from the Whole you would see a Flow of Information which doesn't look like a Universe(S), however from anything inside like us we see parts both in Time and Space (hence no World lines).
Although Deutsch wouldn't totally agree but if he took the time to read Bohm he may find that he is moving closer to him.
I agree with what has been said about the Puzzle of not seeing these World lines and Other Universes but just disagree how most have handled it, I think it is Wrong headed.

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Der Bayerische Theaterpreis ist ein seit 1997 von der Staatsregierung Bayerns vergebener Preis für hervorragende Leistungen von Bühnen im deutschsprachigen Raum. Er wurde offenbar nur bis 2002 verliehen.

Preise

Der Preis wird für Eigenproduktionen des laufenden Jahres oder des Vorjahrs in den Kategorien Schauspiel, Oper und Tanz sowie anderer Theaterformen (z. B. Operette, Musical) vergeben (Preisgeld bis zu € 50.000). Außerdem werden regelmäßig nicht kategorisierbare "andere Theaterereignisse" mit einem Preis bedacht. Seit 2002 gibt es auch einen Preis in der Sparte Kinder- und Jugendtheater (Preisgeld bis zu € 25.000). Das Preisgeld muss innerhalb der nächsten drei Jahre für künstlerische Projekte verwendet werden, die aus dem laufenden Etat des Theater ansonsten nicht oder nicht in dieser künstlerischen Ausgestaltung finanziert werden könnten.

Zusätzlich zu den Preisen für Bühnen wurde 1997 bis 2001 ein Einzelpreis an eine Einzelperson für besondere Leistungen vergeben. Erstmals 1998 und seit 2000 regelmäßig wird ein nicht dotierter Ehrenpreis des bayerischen Ministerpräsidenten an eine Einzelperson des Theaterlebens vergeben.

Jury

Die Vergabe des Preises wird vom bayerischen Ministerpräsidenten entschieden. Vorschläge unterbreitet eine Jury aus Schauspielern, Intendanten, Kritikern, Autoren und einem Kulturbeamten. Die Jury wird ihrerseits vom Kuratorium Bayerischer Theaterpreis beraten, die sich aus Intendanten der bayerischen Staatstheater, dem Präsidenten der Bayerischen Theaterakademie und einem Vertreter des Kunstministeriums zusammensetzt.

Preisträger

1997

 Sprechtheater: Niedersächsisches Staatstheater Hannover für I hired a contract killer nach dem Film von Aki Kaurismäki in der Inszenierung von Andreas Kriegenburg
 Oper: Bremer Theater für  Macbeth von Giuseppe Verdi in der Inszenierung von David Mouchtar-Samorai
 Tanz: Bayerisches Staatsballett für Luigi-Nono-Projekt in der Choreographie von Davide Bombana
 Weitere Theaterereignisse: Salzburger Festspiele für Pierrot Lunaire von Arnold Schönberg in der Inszenierung von Christoph Marthaler
 Einzelpreis: Julia Varady

1998

 Sprechtheater: Schauspielhaus Zürich für Die Schwärmer von Robert Musil in der Inszenierung von Dieter Giesing, Stadttheater Würzburg für Top Dogs von Urs Widmer in der Inszenierung von Harald Siebler
 Oper:
 Hamburgische Staatsoper für Lohengrin von Richard Wagner in der Inszenierung von Peter Konwitschny
 Ulmer Theater für Jenůfa von Leoš Janáček in der Inszenierung von  Ansgar Haag
 Tanz: Leipziger Ballett für Große Messe in der Choreographie von Uwe Scholz
 Weitere Theaterereignisse: Stadttheater Fürth für Die Ware Liebe oder Das ist der Mond über Soho in der Inszenierung von Gina Pietsch
 Einzelpreis: Ivor Bolton
 Ehrenpreis des Bayerischen Ministerpräsidenten: Rolf Boysen

1999

 Sprechtheater: Münchner Kammerspiele für Cymbeline von William Shakespeare in der Inszenierung von Dieter Dorn; Stadttheater Würzburg für Freitag von Hugo Claus in der Inszenierung von Jessica Steinke
 Oper: Staatstheater Stuttgart für Die Entführung aus dem Serail von Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart in der Inszenierung von Hans Neuenfels
 Tanz: Opernhaus Kiel für Schlaraffenland ist abgebrannt  in der Choreographie von Stephan Thoß
 Weitere Theaterereignisse: Theater Basel für Das Beste aus: Menschliches Versagen – Folge 1 von Ruedi Häusermann
 Einzelpreis: Rudolf Noelte

2000

 Oper: Pnima...ins Innere von Chaya Czernowin im Rahmen der Münchener Biennale in der Inszenierung von Claus Guth
 Schauspiel: Bayerisches Staatsschauspiel für Woyzeck von Georg Büchner in der Inszenierung von Stéphane Braunschweig
 Tanz: Städtische Bühnen Nürnberg für Eine Winterreise in der Choreographie von Daniela Kurz
 Weitere Theaterereignisse:
 Theater Triebwerk Hamburg für Moby Dick in der Inszenierung von Erich Schäffler
 Theater Salz und Pfeffer Nürnberg für Glittras Auftrag: Schutzengel in geheimer Mission unter der Regie von Tristan Vogt
 Einzelpreis: Ruth Drexel
 Ehrenpreis des Bayerischen Ministerpräsidenten: Achim Freyer

2001

 Oper: Opernhaus Halle für Scherz, Satire, Ironie und tiefere Bedeutung von Detlev Glanert in der Inszenierung von Fred Berndt
 Schauspiel: Deutsches Nationaltheater Weimar für Faust I in der Inszenierung von Julia von Sell und Karsten Wiegand
 Tanz: Hamburg Ballett für Nijinsky in der Choreographie von John Neumeier
 Weitere Theaterereignisse:
 Theater Basel für Actus tragicus in der Inszenierung von Herbert Wernicke
 Theater Pfütze Nürnberg für In einem tiefen, dunklen Wald... in der Inszenierung von Christopher Gottwald
 Einzelpreis: David Alden, Regisseur
 Ehrenpreis des Bayerischen Ministerpräsidenten: Romuald Pekny

2002

 Oper: Komische Oper Berlin für The Turn of the Screw von Benjamin Britten in der Inszenierung von Harry Kupfer
 Schauspiel: Staatstheater Stuttgart für Brand von Henrik Ibsen in der Inszenierung von Hasko Weber
 Tanz: Ballett Frankfurt für The Room As It Was unter der Choreografie von William Forsythe
 Andere Theaterereignisse: Metropoltheater (München) für Die drei Leben der Lucie Cabrol von John Berger in der Inszenierung von Jochen Schölch
 Kinder- und Jugendtheater: Theater Mummpitz Nürnberg für Salto und Mortale in der Inszenierung von Jean-Paul Denizon
 Ehrenpreis des Bayerischen Ministerpräsidenten: Doris Schade

2005
 Schauspiel: Theater Regensburg für Orestie von Aischylos in der Inszenierung von Michael Bleiziffer
 Einzelpreis: Ulrike Lodwig

Weblinks

Theaterpreis (Deutschland)
Theater (Bayern)
Auszeichnung (Bayern)
Erstverleihung 1997


Central Bank of India, invites applications for the post of Single Window Operators "A?/ SWO-A (in Clerical Cadre) posts, from Indian Citizens who have appeared in the Common Written Examination (CWE) for recruitment in clerical cadre conducted by IBPS in 2011-12 and have valid Score Card issued by IBPS, Mumbai.
Sr. No. State/ UT Total for State / U.T.
Qualification : Degree in any discipline from a recognized University or any equivalent qualification recognized as such by the Central Government. OR A pass with 50% marks in HSC examination of 10+2 (10+2+3 pattern) /11th Std. of (11+1+3) pattern or Intermediate/Pre-University or any equivalent examination/Diploma in Banking recognized by Central/State Government or U.T. administration. OR A pass with 60% marks in the aggregate in Matriculation/SSC (old pattern)/SSLC/10th std. Examination of 10+2+3 pattern or equivalent. For SC/ST/EX-Servicemen/PC, the educational qualification is relaxed as below: A pass in HSC examination (10+2) of 10+2+3 pattern/11th Std. Examination of 11+1+3 pattern/Pre-University or equivalent examination. OR A pass with 50% marks in the aggregate in matriculation/SSC (old pattern) SSLC/10th Std. in (10+2+3) pattern or equivalent examination.
Selection Procedure : Selection for SWO-A/ Clerical post will be made on the basis of performance in Common Written Examination (CWE) conducted by IBPS in November-December 2011 and Personal Interview. The Bank reserves the right to change the selection procedure, if necessary.
Personal Interview : Depending on the number of vacancies, the Bank reserves the right to call only those candidates for Personal Interview to assess their suitability for the post, who have sufficiently high IBPS score in the stipulated Common Written Examination. The total marks for interview will be 50. The minimum qualifying marks for interview will be 40% (35% for SC/ST/OBC/PC/EXSM).
Centres For Personal Interview : The Personal Interview will be held at the following Centres.
Obtain the Applicant?s Counterfoil Copy of the Application Fee Payment Challan duly receipted by the Bank with (a) Branch Name, (b) 3 to 10 Digit Trans ID, AND Date of Deposit filled in by the Branch Official. Fill in the details from the Recruitment Application Fee Payment Challan in the Online Application Form at the appropriate place. The fee payment challan should be attached to the System Generated Printed Application Form, which will have to be submitted only at the time of the Personal Interview.
Candidate can submit only One Online Application which can be made between 22.12.2012 and 07.01.2013 (both days inclusive).


如果未使用來自 Main 的傳回值,則傳回 void 可允許使用比較簡單的程式碼。If the return value from Main is not used, returning void allows for slightly simpler code. 不過,若是傳回一個整數,可讓程式將狀態資訊傳達給其他會叫用可執行檔的程式或指令碼。However, returning an integer enables the program to communicate status information to other programs or scripts that invoke the executable file. 從 Main 傳回的值會視為處理序的結束代碼。The return value from Main is treated as the exit code for the process. 下列範例示範如何存取來自 Main 的傳回值。The following example shows how the return value from Main can be accessed.
此範例使用 .NET Core 命令列工具。This example uses .NET Core command line tools. 如果您不熟悉 .NET Core 命令列工具,您可以在此開始使用主題中了解這些工具。If you are unfamiliar with .NET Core command line tools, you can learn about them in this Get started topic.
在 Windows 中執行程式時,任何從 Main 函式傳回的值,皆會儲存在環境變數中。When a program is executed in Windows, any value returned from the Main function is stored in an environment variable. 您可以從批次檔使用 ERRORLEVEL 或從 PowerShell 使用 $LastExitCode 來擷取此環境變數。This environment variable can be retrieved using ERRORLEVEL from a batch file, or $LastExitCode from powershell.
您可以使用 dotnet CLI dotnet build 命令來建置應用程式。You can build the application using the dotnet CLI dotnet build command.
接下來,建立 PowerShell 指令碼以執行此應用程式,並顯示結果。Next, create a Powershell script to run the application and display the result. 將下列程式碼貼入文字檔,將它儲存為 test.ps1,並放到包含專案的資料夾中。Paste the following code into a text file and save it as test.ps1 in the folder that contains the project. 在 PowerShell 命令提示字元中鍵入 test.ps1,以執行 PowerShell 指令碼。Run the powershell script by typing test.ps1 at the powershell prompt.
由於程式碼會傳回零,因為批次檔會報告成功。Because the code returns zero, the batch file will report success. 不過,如果您將 MainReturnValTest.cs 變更為傳回非零值,並重新編譯程式,則 PowerShell 指令碼的後續執行會報告失敗。However, if you change MainReturnValTest.cs to return a non-zero value and then re-compile the program, subsequent execution of the powershell script will report failure.
新語法的優點是編譯器一律會產生正確的程式碼。The advantage of the new syntax is that the compiler always generates the correct code.
如果這些範例在 Main 方法上使用 async 修飾詞,編譯器會產生相同的程式碼。If the examples used async modifier on the Main method, the compiler would generate the same code.


January 17, 2011 - San Francisco, CA - Iran's Despite the Obama administration's insistence that the Taliban is a serious negotiating partner, thus establishing a basis for the group's embassy type arrangement with Qatar, the terrorist group is apparently is stepping up attacks against U.S. interests in Afghanistan.
According to Iran's Press TV, today an attack took place at a U.S. military base located in Jalalabad, where a car bomb claimed the life of at least one individual. [see, http://www.presstv.ir/detail/221519.html].
The above events all cast doubt as to the wisdom of Team Obama's plan to use "negotiations" with an apparently recalcitrant Taliban to extricate itself from Afghanistan on any sort of a favorable basis as the 2012 campaign proceeds.
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MIM: For a report on the threats posed by Afghan "soldiers" to Americans see the article "Report on shooting spree finds deep mistrust between U.S. Afghan forces"
"...Feelings of mutual distrust between Afghans and Americans pepper the report. One of Gul's victims, Master Sgt. Tara R. Brown, 33, of Deltona, Fla., told one witness interviewed by investigators that, before the shooting, Afghan soldiers would harass her when she walked to the gym and that she did not feel safe on the base.
"She said she felt threatened enough to put a magazine in her 9 mm (pistol) and show it to the Afghan soldiers," the witness said.
Brown was in the conference room when Gul opened fire. When she pleaded for her life, Gul shot her; she died shortly after arriving at the hospital.
It was unclear what changes the Air Force would make in light of its findings, but a statement said it would include better weapons training for its service members.


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NV Energy to pay higher education system $500,000 yearly to remain a customer under proposed contract
NV Energy will pay $1.5 million over the next three years under a contract that would require the higher education system to promise not to leave the utility as an electric customer.
The proposed contract, which is up for approval during the Board of Regent's meeting on Thursday and Friday, is the latest in a string of contracts by NV Energy that offer cash payments in return for sticking with the utility and promising to apply for a future fixed-rate renewable energy-based pricing program.
The contract, which outgoing Nevada System of Higher Education Chancellor Thom Reilly is recommending help pay for the transition to a replacement for traditional remediation college classes, is the fifth such arrangement between a governmental agency and NV Energy, following in the footsteps of Clark County ($1.1 million per year), the City of Henderson ($250,000), the Clark County School District ($1.5 million) and the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority ($650,000).
In a statement, NV Energy spokeswoman Jennifer Schuricht said that the utility was pleased to have NSHE remain as a customer, which "will provide them with long-term value without increasing rates for other customers."
"We appreciate the opportunity to provide them with cost saving solutions that are tailored to meet their unique needs and advance higher education in Nevada," she wrote in an email.
It's the latest move by the Berkshire Hathaway-owned NV Energy to several of its largest customers to remain with the utility and not depart to an alternative electric provider — something that 14 large businesses and governmental agencies have applied to do since 2018.
But it also means the electric utility will be paying a minimum of $3.5 million a year just to keep five of its government customers from leaving its service. The total is likely to be much higher if other similar deals between the utility and private businesses such as Station Casinos or the Las Vegas Sands, which are not required to be disclosed or voted on in a public setting, also included cash payments.
The contract is similar to the ones entered by other public agencies — it pays NSHE and its eight institutions an annual $500,000 "incentive payment" over the next three years, before requiring NSHE to enter "good faith negotiations" to join the Optional Pricing Program Rate (OPPR) in 2022 and 2023, but the higher education system would still receive the half-million incentive payment if it, for any reason, does not enroll in the new pricing program.
Contract language also requires the incentive payments if paid in 2022 and 2023 be reduced if the utility's planned general rate case results in the Public Utilities Commission approving a revenue reduction for the company north of $120 million.
It also requires NV Energy to assist NSHE in satisfying its renewable energy goals and requires the higher education system to return all incentive payments if the contract is terminated without cause.
NSHE's side of the contract is more clear cut — stay as a customer of NV Energy, and don't file a 704B application (named after the provision in state law) with utility regulators that would allow the higher education system to leave and purchase power from another electric provider.
The contract comes several months after the regents voted in June to open negotiations to enter into a fixed-rate renewable energy program with the utility. Board of Regents Chairman Jason Geddes said he initially requested information and an agenda item on the possibility of cost savings through the 704B process at the meeting in June, but that NV Energy's OPPR program came up around the same time and the utility estimated that the pricing program could save an estimated $380,000 on power bills for the higher education system.
Reilly said that the ultimate decision on how to use the NV Energy funds was up to the regents, but that he was recommending the funds be used to implement planned "corequisite support" classes to replace traditional remedial classes that don't count for college credit.
"The board mandated this policy, there's a two-year period of time where faculty and our staff are working to develop how that will actually occur, so we're recommending this money be used to help implement that initiative," he said.
Geddes said he wasn't aware of any concerns the board had with the contract, and he said the funds would be a boost to implement the redesigned remediation program for new college students.
"It's a bit of a windfall for us to wait for the OPPR but be able to give the money to the campuses so they can help implement this program," he said.
The proposed contract also lines up another applicant for the utility's proposed OPPR, available to large power customers and expected to be in place by 2022. But the utility withdrew an initial version of the electric rate pricing plan in June, amid criticism from regulators and the state's Bureau of Consumer Protection over the program's design and potential to inequitably shift benefits from low-cost renewable agreements toward larger customers. NV Energy said at the time it planned to file another version of the plan at the time, but no subsequent pricing program has yet been filed with the PUC.
Use of the 704B law to exit the utility (which required PUC approval and payment of a usually substantial exit fee to hold other ratepayers harmless) has slowed in recent months, but was a substantial concern for NV Energy which feared higher prices and crippled electric demand as a result of the mass exodus. Of the 14 companies that filed to leave the utility since 2018, seven received permission to depart NV Energy, while the other eight ultimately backed away from the process. The under-construction Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, which received permission to go with another electric provider in September 2018, reversed its decision and announced a new partnership with NV Energy to provide a discounted, renewable-based rate in October.
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