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In front of a giggling crowd of entertained children, two men struggled — and failed — to wrangle a sea lion that had invaded the St Clair Hot Salt Water Pool.
Video uploaded online by one spectator shows hockey sticks and a temporary fence being used in futile attempts to block the young seal as it tried to leave the wading pool to do some laps.
The 1.5m female sea lion seems unbothered as it fights against the makeshift barrier that it eventually beats to dive into the big pool.
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The Lifetime Gift of Music Education
Of all the things I accomplished in secondary school, the one that still brings joy to my heart and tears to my eyes is the music I performed in the Symphonic Wind Ensemble at Shawnee Mission East High School in Prairie Village, Kansas. Under the steady guidance of Mr. Kenneth Geoffroy, our marching band, orchestra and Wind Ensemble director, we tackled music that was complex and passionate. Fifty years later, I still remember every note of the Fourth movement, Allegro non troppo, of the Fifth Symphony by the Russian composer Dmitri Shostakovich.
That is not to say that I can tell you which instrument was playing which note at any given instant. I do not have a photographic memory, and never saw the full score for Wind Ensemble. But since a wind ensemble by definition did not have string instruments, clarinets carried the major parts that violins played in the full orchestral score. I played the clarinet as first chair, and thus played the majority of the "melody".
The decision to post this today came unexpectedly when I set up a Shostakovich channel on Pandora, and played it through our stereo system. While attending to other matters in the house I heard music that was very familiar. In fact it was so familiar that I found myself singing in my not so beautiful voice the da da da of the 1st B flat clarinet line for the entire Fourth movement. I knew exactly which notes were coming next. I had memorized it many decades ago, and my brain had recorded it for playback after a half century of neglect.
Mr. Geoffroy often called for us to emote in our playing, and some music was especially emotional, such as the Prelude and Love Death in Richard Wagner's Opera Tristan und Isolde. If you did not sway in your chair, moving your instrument from side to side, you plainly weren't feeling the passion of the music.
And today, as I rediscovered the Allegro non troppo of Shostakovich, I found myself consumed by joy, the same joy I felt when sitting in the middle of the ensemble, emoting my heart out just as Shostakovich, and Mr. Geoffroy, intended.
High school prepared me well for the science and writing that defined my career. And for that I thank the sometimes stern, oftentimes nurturing teachers who looked for potential in every student coming under their care. But sometimes it's the extracurricular activities that enrich our being, which bring joy at unexpected moments even a life-time later.
I would pray that when school boards are tasked with cutting programs, they think long and hard about the intangibles of performance arts. It is true that not every student enrolled in music or performance classes will make a career of it. In fact, I would guess that the number of high school students moving into a music or acting career must be very small indeed. But life is not just about work. It is also about "smelling the roses". And music from the Masters, as long as it can stir the heart, is a very sweet smelling rose indeed.
Due to the passage of time, it is too late for me to personally thank Mr. Geoffroy; but I would like his family to know that he helped students, not yet adults, accomplish something beyond their wildest expectations. In my mind, that is the mark of a dedicated and impassioned teacher.
In the following video, we hear the final movement (Allegro non troppo) of Shostakovich's Symphony No. 5 in D minor, (Op. 47). It is in the quiet passages mid-way through that my memories are the strongest. It was there that the clarinets and flutes carried the music with full authority.
From the South Bend Alumni Association Hall of Fame Archives
Kenneth Geoffroy was instrumental in creating the South Bend Youth Symphony and the Fischoff Chamber Music Competition. As a skilled trombonist, Mr. Geoffroy played with the South Bend Symphony and the Midwest Pops. He also was a member of the music faculty at Indiana University South Bend, president of the Indiana Music Educator's Association, conductor of the Southhold Symphonic Wind Band, and coordinator of fine arts for the South Bend Community School Corporation from 1967 to 1982. Mr. Geoffroy first proposed the idea of a summer musical festival to be held at St. Patrick's Park, the foundation for the renowned Firefly Festival. (1981)
Author jclarke45Posted on July 24, 2016 October 12, 2019 Categories Human Interest, MusicTags education, Kenneth Geoffroy, performance arts, Shawnee Mission East, Shostakovich, Symphonic Wind EnsemblesLeave a comment on The Lifetime Gift of Music Education

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Trump and Biden face off in chaotic first 2020 presidential debate | FULL DEBATE
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The first presidential debate between President Trump and Joe Biden featured a chaotic series of bitter exchanges and name-calling, with the president repeatedly speaking over his Democratic rival and the moderator struggling to maintain control of the 90-minute affair.
"Will you shut up, man?" an exasperated Biden said in a comment that was emblematic of the tumultuous nature of the debate, which was held in Cleveland, Ohio. "It's hard to get any word in with this clown."
The president leveled barrages of unfounded accusations against his Democratic rival and his family, invoking his son Hunter Biden's work in Ukraine and bringing up the younger Biden's history of drug abuse. Mr. Trump declined to condemn white supremacist groups and defended his response to the coronavirus pandemic that has claimed more than 200,000 American lives, trying to portray Biden as a socialist who isn't equipped to occupy the Oval Office.
"Did you use the word smart?" the president asked Biden at one point. "You graduated either the lowest or almost the lowest in your class. Don't ever use the word smart with me, Joe."
Biden, for his part, tried to direct his answers to the audience watching at home. He called Mr. Trump "the worst president America has ever had," blaming him for bungling the response to the pandemic and fueling racial divisions amid recent protests against police brutality.
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Calificările pentru Campionatul Mondial de Fotbal 2014 (OFC) s-au disputat în zona Oceaniei, miza fiind un loc la Campionatul Mondial din Brazilia

Participante
În paranteză locul în clasamentul FIFA.
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Au fost marcate 124 de goluri în 36 de meciuri, având o medie de 3,44 goluri pe meci.

X - Eliminată

1 gol

Ramin Ott

Grover Harmon

Maciu Dunadamu

Marius Bako
Kalaje Gnipate
Judikael Ixoée
Dick Kauma

Kosta Barbarouses
Tony Lochhead
Marco Rojas
Rory Fallon

Neil Hans
Kema Jack

Albert Bell
Shaun Easthope

Joses Nawo
Tutizama Tanito

Heimano Bourebare
Roihau Degage
Samuel Hyanine

Unaloto Feao
Kinitoni Falatau
Timote Maamaaloa
Lokoua Taufahema

Brian Kaltack
Derek Malas
Freddy Vava

1 autogol
 Tala Luvu
 Tome Faisi
 Xavier Samin

Referințe

Legături externe
Rezultate și program (FIFA.com)
Prima rundă
A doua rundă
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Rangers will return to the Premiership insists teen sensation Tom Walsh
New breed Tom Walsh insists Rangers have what it takes to bring Glasgow giant back to the top flight despite the Ibrox side dropping points.
Tom Walsh hopes to be playing in the Premiership
Tom Walsh reckons Rangers will be back playing top-flight football next term providing they play without fear in the play-offs.
Despite suffering another blow to their promotion aspirations at the weekend, the talented 18-year-old believes the Ibrox men have what it takes to make it to the Premiership.
A last-gasp equaliser from Nicky Law salvaged a point for the stuttering Gers against Scottish Cup finalists Falkirk. But it couldn't prevent them dropping from second to third and handing the initiative to Hibs in the battle to claim the runners-up spot.
Walsh, one of three teenagers in the starting line-up along with Ryan Hardie and Andy Murdoch, was gutted to see Rangers have their fate taken out of their own hands but still remains optimistic.
Falkirk's Aaron Muirhead wins this aerial battle
He told the Daily Record: "We have to be confident and show no fear. If we do that, hopefully we will be back where we belong.
"That is the worst thing about this result. Things are now out of our hands.
"When you are at home you want to give the fans a show and something to cheer about. It didn't happen in the first half and then we had a terrible start to the second half.
"But we fought back well and now we have to look forward to next week.
"If we want to go up then we need to create and we need to score goals.
"We need to do more than we are doing but, in the last half an hour, there was only one team who wanted it. I hit the post and their keeper made a few great saves."


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Q: Multiple MKOverlays on a MKMapView lead to memory warnings I'm working on an iPhone app that shows a map with multiple circle overlays on certain locations.
I'm running into serious memory issues and crashes when I add more than 6 circles and I zoom out far enough that they are all visible.
When I zoom in such that only 2 circles are visible, all is fine. When I remove the MKOverlays, everything works fine.
Anyone who recognizes this behavior?
Code that creates the overlays. I store the overlays in a NSMutableDictionary for future reference (to be able to remove them from the map and to prevent double overlays)
- (void)updateMarkersForZones:(NSArray *)zones {
    NSLog(@"MapViewController: Update Markers");
    // For each zone, show a marker
    for (Zone* zone in zones) {
        NSString *keyMarker = [NSString stringWithFormat:@"%d-marker", zone.id];

        MKCircle *circle = [overlayCache objectForKey:keyMarker];
        if (circle == nil) {
            // draw the radius circle for the marker
            double radius = MAX(zone.markerRadius * 1.0, 1.0);
            circle = [MKCircle circleWithCenterCoordinate:zone.location radius:radius];
            [mapView addOverlay:circle];
            // store the circle in a cache for future reference
            [overlayCache setObject:circle forKey:keyMarker];
        }
    }
}

Code that makes the overlay views
#pragma mark -
#pragma mark MKMapViewDelegate
- (MKOverlayView *)mapView:(MKMapView *)mapView viewForOverlay:(id <MKOverlay>)overlay{
     MKCircleView *circleView = [[[MKCircleView alloc] initWithCircle:overlay] autorelease];
    circleView.lineWidth = 1.0;
    circleView.strokeColor = [UIColor redColor];
    return circleView;
}

Code that releases the overlay cache
- (void)dealloc {
    [overlayCache release];
    [mapView release];
    [super dealloc];
}

A: I am seeing the same thing happen. I am drawing MKPolylines instead of circles, but I have exactly the same problem. 1 line works fine, but when I start to add several and try moving the map around it crashes with memory warnings.  I'd paste my code, but it is pretty much identical to the above changing circle for line.
EDIT: the problem seems to be that each overlay creates a new core animation layer. there is a workaround here - https://devforums.apple.com/thread/48154?tstart=0 Also, I believe this is a known bug that should be fixed in the next release
EDIT:the workaround - "It isn't a problem with the API but rather the implementation. My suggestion to manually consolidate them into one is a workaround for the moment.
For example, here's how you could implement a MultiPolygon and corresponding view:"
    @interface MultiPolygon : NSObject <MKOverlay> {
    NSArray *_polygons;
    MKMapRect _boundingMapRect;
}

- (id)initWithPolygons:(NSArray *)polygons;
@property (nonatomic, readonly) NSArray *polygons;

@end

@implementation MultiPolygon

@synthesize polygons = _polygons;

- (id)initWithPolygons:(NSArray *)polygons
{
    if (self = [super init]) {
        _polygons = [polygons copy];

        NSUInteger polyCount = [_polygons count];
        if (polyCount) {
            _boundingMapRect = [[_polygons objectAtIndex:0] boundingMapRect];
            NSUInteger i;
            for (i = 1; i < polyCount; i++) {
                _boundingMapRect = MKMapRectUnion(_boundingMapRect, [[_polygons objectAtIndex:i] boundingMapRect]);
            }
        }
    }
    return self;
}

- (void)dealloc
{
    [_polygons release];
    [super dealloc];
}

- (MKMapRect)boundingMapRect
{
    return _boundingMapRect;
}

- (CLLocationCoordinate2D)coordinate
{
    return MKCoordinateForMapPoint(MKMapPointMake(MKMapRectGetMidX(_boundingMapRect), MKMapRectGetMidY(_boundingMapRect)));
}

@end

@implementation MultiPolygonView

- (CGPathRef)polyPath:(MKPolygon *)polygon
{
    MKMapPoint *points = [polygon points];
    NSUInteger pointCount = [polygon pointCount];
    NSUInteger i;

    if (pointCount < 3)
        return NULL;

    CGMutablePathRef path = CGPathCreateMutable();

    for (MKPolygon *interiorPolygon in polygon.interiorPolygons) {
        CGPathRef interiorPath = [self polyPath:interiorPolygon];
        CGPathAddPath(path, NULL, interiorPath);
        CGPathRelease(interiorPath);
    }

    CGPoint relativePoint = [self pointForMapPoint:points[0]];
    CGPathMoveToPoint(path, NULL, relativePoint.x, relativePoint.y);
    for (i = 1; i < pointCount; i++) {
        relativePoint = [self pointForMapPoint:points[i]];
        CGPathAddLineToPoint(path, NULL, relativePoint.x, relativePoint.y);
    }

    return path;
}

- (void)drawMapRect:(MKMapRect)mapRect
          zoomScale:(MKZoomScale)zoomScale
          inContext:(CGContextRef)context
{
    MultiPolygon *multiPolygon = (MultiPolygon *)self.overlay;
    for (MKPolygon *polygon in multiPolygon.polygons) {
        CGPathRef path = [self polyPath:polygon];
        if (path) {
            [self applyFillPropertiesToContext:context atZoomScale:zoomScale];
            CGContextBeginPath(context);
            CGContextAddPath(context, path);
            CGContextDrawPath(context, kCGPathEOFill);
            [self applyStrokePropertiesToContext:context atZoomScale:zoomScale];
            CGContextBeginPath(context);
            CGContextAddPath(context, path);
            CGContextStrokePath(context);
            CGPathRelease(path);
        }
    }
}

@end

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Q: continuity on the common edge of the two tensor-product Bezier surfaces The two tensor-product Bezier surfaces,with control points cij and dij

What are the conditions on the
control points that ensure that p and q join with c^1 continuity on the
common edge s = 1, 0 ≤ t ≤ 1?

A: Calculate the partial derivatives of $\mathbf{p}$ and $\mathbf{q}$ with respect to $s$ at parameter values $(1,t)$. You will find that they are both simple functions of the control points. Set the partial derivative expressions equal to each other, and use this equation to derive a relationship between control points.


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Q: Is the expressive power of infinitary logic language $L(\infty,\infty)$ larger, the same or smaller than that of ZFC+large cardinal axioms? In a previous question I learned that the power of statements of the form $\Pi_m^n$ or $\Sigma_m^n$ for arbitrary positive $m$ and $n$, is smaller than that of ZFC. For instance, the GCH cannot be expressed in such language, and there are totally indescribable cardinals, which mean they are not describable by a $\Pi_m^n$  formula  for all positive integers $m$ and $n$.
The question is then if the most extreme natural extension of logic that I could find, $L(\infty,\infty)$, which allows statements of the form  $\Pi_\alpha^\beta$ and $\Sigma_\alpha^\beta$, where  $\alpha$ and $\beta$ are arbitrarily high cardinals, has the same expressive power of ZFC+any large cardinal axioms, or does set theory still remains more expressive?  (if the last is true, is there any known infinitary logic or logic of other kind that has the same expressive power of set theory or perhaps more?

A: I'm no expert, but I think any extension of the language of set theory allowing infinitary conjunction or disjunction will be more expressive than the finitary language.
For example, in the article you linked to, take the author's final axiom under "Characterization of the standard model of arithmetic", and interpret it in the language of set theory: let $\phi$ be the formula
$$
\left(\forall n\in\omega\right)\left(\bigvee_{i=0}^\infty n=S^i\left(0\right)\right).
$$
Here, $S$ is the successor function, and for example $S^3\left(0\right)$ abbreviates $S\left(S\left(S\left(0\right)\right)\right)$.
Is there a finitary formula $\psi$ which is equivalent to $\phi$ in ZFC? Well, given that $\phi$ is not finitary, what do we mean by "equivalent"? Perhaps we mean syntactic (provable) equivalence in the infinitary language; I don't really know enough to talk about this though. I think we probably mean semantic equivalence (holding in the same models).
Well, by a standard application of the compactness theorem, if ZFC is consistent then there is a model of ZFC in which $\phi$ does not hold. Moreover, the same argument can be applied with ZFC replaced by any consistent extension of ZFC. So providing $\phi$ does not introduce an inconsistency to ZFC,* no such $\psi$ can exist, else ZFC+$\psi$ would not prove $\psi$, which is absurd. So (under this provision) our infinitary language must really have "more expressive power", as you put it, than any consistent extension of ZFC.
I think the moral of the story is the infinitary languages are weird, and results like the completeness theorem for finitary logic do not carry across. To illustrate the weirdness, observe that if Goldbach's conjecture is true, then it has a one-line proof in an infinitary language consisting of an infinite conjunction of expressions, one for each even integer greater than 2.
*I suspect, but have no idea how to prove, that if ZFC is consistent then there is a model of ZFC in which $\phi$ holds. EDIT: In fact the existence of a model of ZFC in which $\phi$ holds (a so-called $\omega$-model) is strictly stronger than Con(ZFC) since it implies Con(ZFC+Con(ZFC)) (see here and here).


I really enjoyed this book. Having been thoroughly interested in science for a long time, I really enjoyed the point of view that the narrator takes within this book.
I am a massive fan of sci-fi literature and films; I basically grew up on The Matrix and the Lord Of The Rings tribology (extended edition, of course), and as I have gotten older, I have been really interested in different kinds of sci-fi. In my teens, it was all about dystopia, which has seemed to have died down a bit now. Although you could class this as a dystopia, I would class it more as 'weird science'? If that is even a thing?
The book leaves many questions unanswered, and as it is a trilogy, I'm looking forward to (hopefully) having these answered in the incoming books. The narrator is only referred to as the biologist, we do not know her name or any other the other scientists on the expedition with her into Area X. I read this book in just under 24 hours, so it's safe to say that I am hooked. I had to cover the bottoms of the page to stop myself from reading ahead with anticipation and excitement from what I might read next.
As said before, this book leaves many questions unanswered, and doesn't really explain what is happening most of the time. As this is written as a journal log of the narrator, the biologist, she even admits not telling the reader everything and holds back information from us; so we are clear to suggested that this is a very bias account of what happened to her and her experiences within Area X, and there are obviously still many secrets that Area X holds and the reader is yet to find out about. All I'm hoping for is that all of our questions will be answered in the subsequent books.
Another thing I really enjoyed reading, is that this book could also be classed as a horror. The 'monster/s' within this book changes as the biologist progresses, and, without being too spoiler heavy, the 'monster' is described in very scientific terms with clear and rational thinking by the narrator, which is similar to how I think, so I found that quite interesting to read.
Overall, I really, really, really enjoyed this book. It's intelligent, thought provoking and gripping; everything I love in a great book. It's also being made into a film which is being released late February 2018!
If you've read the book, let me know what you thought in the comments below!


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In this episode of Videofashion Collections, Diane Von Furstenberg brings timeless femininity to a summer collection inspired by 17th century artists. Celebrate 50 years of fashion fun with a show stopping retrospective from Betsey Johnson! Dive into a tropical Tahitian fantasy with Anna Sui! Plus, Rachel Zoe flashes back to the sixties with an effortlessly bohemian presentation!


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Home Florida Keys Hurricane News Time is of the essence
The Southernmost Beach expanded northward with flooding from hurricane Irma. By Thursday crews were already working to put the sand back where it belongs.
Past Hurricane Guides
Key West city manager looks back on Irma
Katie Atkins
Constant weather updates are just one of the perks of having an Emergency Operations Center and City Hall across the street from the National Weather Service – especially if there's a hurricane coming. In September, it meant the City of Key West, its staff, police and fire department had a good idea about the intensity and possible outcome of Hurricane Irma.
"We were all able to stay and ride it out," said City Manager Jim Scholl, adding that the building at 1300 White St. made it through the storm in fine fashion.
The biggest, most immediate hurdle for Southernmost City officials was getting recovery initialized, he said. "We were working to get the roads open so emergency vehicles could move. The hospital was at the top tier of restoration of services and of course, our wastewater treatment plant to keep everything functioning," he said.
Patients were evacuated from the 167-bed Lower Keys Medical Center on Stock Island five days before the Sept. 10 storm. Its emergency room reopened just six days after Irma. Residents were allowed to return exactly one week after the storm.
The biggest lesson learned during Hurricane Irma was that all hurricanes are unpredictable.
"So it's really a gamble for anybody to not evacuate. The other issue with that is you need to evacuate early, because as we saw with the evacuation and the path of Irma, it was going to impact South Florida and there's just not enough fuel," Scholl said. "I think it can be very challenging if you wait to the last minute to evacuate."
And if you don't absolutely need to stay, you need to evacuate, said Key West Mayor Craig Cates. "We all learned a lot from this storm and I believe the most important lessons were, if you don't absolutely have to stay, you need to evacuate; and start earlier with your storm preparations because you quickly run out of time," he said.
On the off chance someone decides not to evacuate, Scholl said they should have more water than they think they need. "And enough food to last a couple weeks," he said.
Even though Key West escaped the worst of the hurricane damage, the city still had a curfew and lacked power and water for days.
Katie Atkins is a western New York native who, when not working, can probably be found on the beach with her nose in a book. Sweets are her weakness (10 fillings this year), along with pizza and her adopted senior cat, Buddy.
LEGISLATORS ON CAPITOL HILL ARE FIGHTING FOR AFFORDABLE FLOOD INSURANCE
IN PICTURES: CONCH REPUBLIC BURNS THE HURRICANE FLAG IN CELEBRATION OF THE END OF HURRICANE SEASON
TRUMAN WATERFRONT WORKFORCE HOUSING MOVES FORWARD
HURRICANE SEASON: KEYS WEATHERMAN SHARES THOUGHTS ON REST OF SEASON
Florida Keys upgraded to tropical storm warning
LOWER KEYS ON ALERT FOR TROPICAL STORM ELSA
Tropical Storm Elsa shifts west
Elsa's ETA: about 28 hours
Tropical storm watch issued for the Florida Keys


Where on earth would we all be without GPS satellite navigation systems eh? Stuck up the jungle without a paddle, that's fer sure. Or lost in a village without road signs and no friendly police station. But one of the problems with using the leader of the pack, Google Maps, is the fact that it uses data to download the maps as you're driving. Which can get very expensive if you're using GPS while abroad and roaming charges kick in.
There are a number of commercial alternatives to Google Maps which will download the maps to your microSD card and thus avoid charges, and of these my personal favorite is definitely TomTom for smartphones. This app delivers a superb all round navigation experience where it counts, especially when taking long journeys across multiple countries where other navigation products fall down. However it is not cheap, you pay for the sophistication, but if you can afford it, it's definitely the one to choose.
For those on a budget, there is an alternative however, in the form of OSMAnd Maps & Navigation, which is a free map and navigation app for Android which delivers global maps based on the open source OpenStreetMap data. This combination gives a very credible alternative to Google or the commercial apps, and most importantly it can also work offline, so you don't need an Internet connection.
The app offers full turn by turn voice guidance, and supports waypoints and automatic re-routing if you have to make a detour for some reason. You can save favorite places and display points of interest (POI) using data from Wikipedia. The free version lets you download up to 16 maps, which should be enough for most people, but if you need more you'll have to upgrade to the paid version.
The app also supports bicycle and pedestrian routing, as well as public transport information and you can save trip recordings if you're into that kind of thing, which many cyclists are. All in all it's an impressive package, and for the price pretty unbeatable. The app supports most countries around the world. You can download the Android app directly from here.


Robert turned 13 this year!
And what else does a 13 year old want for a party when in Alabama?
Oh yes, and a mohawk.
Let me tell you, they had a GREAT time!
We FINALLY received our fruit trees! Here is a pic of the berms we made to plant them on.
(This will keep the roots from sitting in water when it floods).
Josh found a very pretty Luna Moth. At first he thought it was a butterfly, but when he came running inside to get the camera and told me about it, I kind of wondered why we would have butterflies in February.
Turns out it was a Luna Moth, with one of it's tails ripped or chewed off.
Despite the fact that a few days earlier it had been in the 70's, the weather decided to give us snow on March 1 (Sunday) and church services were cancelled. Well, guess we decided to enjoy it!
That little red blob in the middle of the lake is Robert in the Kayak.
And of course, we had to make a giant snowman.


Impeccable and Historic Arts and Crafts JM Chiles home in Kenilworth. Sitting on rare triple lot with sunset mountain views! Original Craftsman-style details throughout, including hardwood floors, wainscoting, coffered ceilings, wood-burning fireplaces, and built-ins. Spacious kitchen with hand-crafted, Cherry cabinets and upgraded appliances. Master bedroom suite boasts a walk-in closet, reading nook, and custom slate walk-in shower. Three separate outdoor areas for entertaining or enjoying nature '" including the professionally landscaped yard with original stone gazebo. Income-producing possibilities in lower living space. Attached workshop for convenience. Minutes to Downtown Asheville and walkable to Biltmore Village.


We are in love with these squiggle lever arch files. Wouldn't these look great in your office!
Chose between Neon Pink, Royal Blue and Blue Bowl Turquoise paper, and then between blue, pink or green trim.
These measure 28 x 32 x 8cm in size and are designed to hold A4 paper.


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Confidential documents unveil PA-Israeli cooperation in kidnapping citizens
Confidential documents issued by the interior ministry of the Palestinian Authority (PA) in Gaza revealed that Mahmoud Abbas's militias carried out political arrests in the West Bank against Palestinian citizens in cooperation with the Israeli occupation forces (IOF).
Monday, December 21,2009 12:11
The documents were obtained by computer hackers who managed to get into the system of one of the PA security apparatuses in the West Bank.
The first document, issued on 26/11/2009, points out that a joint patrol of IOF and Abbas's militias carried out a raid on a West Bank village in order to kidnap a number of citizens wanted by Israel.
The same document indicates that all members of the PA security apparatuses were ordered not to tell anyone about this joint raid and keep it secret so as not be hyped by the media.
The other document includes names of detainees and reasons for their arrest such as for their affiliation with Hamas or having a quarrel with Israeli settlers.
The last document, issued on 9/12/2009, disclosed that a number of Palestinian young men were detained with the aim of preventing them from holding suspicious activities on the anniversary of Hamas's inception.
For his part, senior Hamas official in Israeli jails Abbas Al-Sayyed called on international and local human rights organizations to play a bigger role towards the violations committed against thousands of citizens in Abbas's jails in the West Bank.
In a leaked letter, Sayyed said that the stories of torture inside Abbas's jails are hideous and painful, where many detainees affiliated with Hamas were killed and some others sustained permanent disability or a psychological illness.
He added that the Guardian's report on the involvement of the CIA in torturing Hamas cadres in Abbas's jails should prompt human rights organizations to take action towards these violations.
In a related development, Abbas's militias kidnapped during the last two days three Palestinian citizens and summoned 50 others affiliated with Hamas in Nablus.
Abbas's militias also kidnapped Saturday two citizens during their raid on the village of Dora, south of Al-Khalil.
For their part, Israeli troops stormed Sunday Al-Arroub refugee camp, north of Al-Khalil, and kidnapped a 15-year-old boy called Ahmed Mahdi.
The Israeli troops also stormed on the same day Palestinian homes in the villages of Surif, Beit Ola, Samu'a, and Daheriya without any reported kidnappings.
tags: The Palestinian Authority / The West Bank / Palestinian Citizens / The Israeli Occupation Forces / Israeli Settlers
Posted in Palestine , Eye on IOF
IOF soldiers kill Palestinian citizen in central Gaza
IOF demolish eight homes, number of tents in Negev region
IOF soldiers arrest fifth son of Um Bakir
Israeli troops and officers raid homes of Hamas members in Jenin
New Israeli air raids on Gaza wound seven, damage homes
B'Tselem: Israel killed 1,500 Palestinians since start of 2009
Israeli settlers attack Palestinian homes in Al-Khalil
Israeli court turns down appeal by two detained PLC deputies
Hundreds of Israeli settlers desecrate Ishaq's tomb in the Ibrahimi Mosque
Armed Israeli settlers wound Palestinian young man in his chest in Nablus
Israeli settlers burn Palestinian olive lands in Nablus
It's still the OCCUPATION, stupid!
The Gaza Bombshell
Secret email that freed the mole at the Foreign Office
Muslim Brotherhood (MB) in Egypt


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Home / Articles / The Winning Story vs. The Whining Story
The Winning Story vs. The Whining Story
THE WINNING STORY VS THE WHINING STORY
THE PERILOUS PITFALLS OF PITY IN ADVOCACY
JESSE WILSON, MA
LESSONS FROM THE STAGE:
COMMUNICATION BREAKTHROUGHS WITH THE POWER OF THEATER
Without question, one of the most common greatest dangers for both the actor and trial lawyer is making the assumption that the audience actually cares about the story you're telling. Please believe me that I'm not purposely trying to be callus by assuring you… they don't.
I repeat: your audience does not care.
Ever. Unless you make them care.
Bottom line is this:
you have to earn your audience's trust.
Never, ever, assume the audience cares about your story. You may nod your head and agree, but I can't tell you how many people I've worked with who have made this critical mistake when it comes to telling the story…on both stages. Every story of your client is a story of hope. Beware of the dangerous trap of self-pity. In your advocacy of the victim, don't play the victim. Make the victim the hero in their own story.
I was once cast in Arthur Miller's great American play, Death of A Salesman. The Pulitzer Prize winning play of 1949 centers on the main character, Willy Loman. At age sixty-three, Willy has been a traveling salesman all his life. Despite his hard work and grueling schedule on the road, the Loman's have always lived on the edge of poverty and Willy has always been the inferior in his company. Yet Willy constantly convinces himself and his family that the "big break" he absolutely deserves is just around the corner…But it never comes. Willy discovers the company has no further need for his services. He's been let go. Willy is devastated and is unable to fathom how his employer could just cast him aside after so many years of faithful service.
Despite his protests otherwise, Willy knows deep down he is a failure. But he does everything he can to stave off his inevitable demise, even as he begins to slowly kill himself by inhaling gas fumes from a hose in the garage. Willy dreams of resurrecting his importance, especially in the eyes of his family, and without the status of being a man who makes more money, the dream, "The American Dream" is impossible to attain. When Death of A Salesman first opened in New York City, witnesses reported that grown men in the audience were weeping in their hats because of the recognition and kinship they felt with Willy Loman's "dream."
I remember the first evening the cast sat down to read through the play. I'll never forget the words of the director. "There will be one, and only one, non-negotiable in this production. If any of you deviate from this one non-negotiable I'll kick you out of the theater. At no point in this production can any of you, EVER, feel sorry for yourself. Because the minute you feel sorry for yourself, we don't have a play."
The actor playing Willy Loman has absolutely got to commit himself to championing for Willy Loman, right to the bitter end of the play, slow fade to black. He's got to believe that Willy is a fighter, he has to make a personal connection and find the fight within himself that's as fresh as wet paint on his soul, and he's got to slug it out despite the tremendous odds stacked against him. That's powerful drama. He's got to believe there is also absolutely the chance to turn things around for his family, even as he's drawing in his last breath in this world. And even though we, the audience, know the odds are never going to be in Willy's favor, even though we know this is a tragedy in the truest sense of the word…now we care. We care deeply. But only if we see that the actor has honored Willy enough to fight for him. Because here is a man who still thinks he's going to win. It's only a tragedy when the actor amateurishly and arrogantly makes the false assumption that the audience is on his side from the get-go.
The audience is out for blood. It's the coliseum, man. Lions and gore and bloodletting. But they'll be on your side in a heartbeat when they see you fight to the last syllable, rather than hope that they, the audience, will be kind enough to throw you a lifeline.
"The Winning Story" is a story of triumph, a story of never giving up…ever!
Even when the odds seem like they're stacked against you, it's in your DNA– it's every great "character's" DNA– to triumph, to overcome the obstacle. Give your client a chance to shoot for their dreams. Look deeper at what's really at stake in their story you're communicating to the jury. Know what their win is even if it is never addressed in front of the jury. This may not be something you ever actually use in your opening or closing statement, but it's something you've got to know deep down about your client. Trust me, it will read in your words, your demeanor, your nonverbal clues that lead to the heart of your winning story about your client.
Everyone, I don't care who you are, has a dream, just like Willy Loman. Even if that dream has been stripped away… it was there once. Then the question becomes, how do you restore your client to their original dream? But the main thing is this: nobody is moved when you play the pain… except you. And how tragic is that! There is nothing more uncomfortable to an audience on stage seeing an actor feeling sorry for himself. And there's nothing more uncomfortable in the courtroom when the trial lawyer makes the decision (and it is a decision) to feel pity for his client. The play is over then. Earn our love. Earn our respect. Then we'll give you everything.
Jesse Wilson is a communications specialist, trial lawyer coach and consultant. A Juilliard Theater graduate, after 20 years of working in the world of theater, TV, and film, he has created "Lessons From The Stage" to empower trial lawyers to deliver high-impact presentations, as well as rapidly transform their communication and collaboration skills to effectively prepare clients and witnesses to testify. The true power of a story always comes from inside us, the storyteller… And the path to developing a winning story begins with the lawyer owning their own story. "Lessons From The Stage" provides the trial lawyer the difference between telling a "hidden, safe, 'surface' story," and powerfully connecting to a story that goes right to the heart of the jury. Jesse's hands on training is featured in his seminars, law firm retreats, intensives, workshops and webinars.
For questions regarding workshops and pre-trial consultation with Jesse and/or to have him work exclusively with your team, please feel free to contact Jesse directly at (719) 216-8390.


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GeoLog | GeoPolicy: COP24 – key outcomes and what it's like to attend
EGU Blogs » GeoLog » GeoPolicy: COP24 – key outcomes and what it's like to attend
GeoPolicy: COP24 – key outcomes and what it's like to attend
Chloe Hill December 28, 2018 GeoPolicy, Natural Hazards, Ocean Sciences, Outreach, Policy, Regular Features No Comments
COP24. Credit: Kaia Rose, Connect4Climate
Earlier this month, the 24th Conference of the Parties (COP24), was held in Katowice, Poland. COPs are held annually and provide world leaders, policy workers, scientists and industry leaders with the opportunity to negotiate and determine how best to tackle climate change and reduce emissions on a global level. With so much at stake, these negotiations can be tense.
Some COPs see more action than others. COP24 had relatively high stakes with delegates having to establish a rulebook that will allow the 2015 Paris Climate Agreement to be put into practice in 2020 [1]. The Paris Climate Agreement was established during COP21. It acknowledges climate change as an international threat and that preventing the Earth's temperature from rising 2°C above pre-industrial levels should be a global priority. Creating a rulebook that will instruct countries on what they must do to achieve this is no easy feat.
This blog will give you some details about what was achieved at COP24, and perhaps more importantly, what wasn't. But firstly, it will outline what it's actually like to attend a COP with some personal insights from Sarah Connors, Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Science Officer and former EGU Policy Fellow.
Initial impressions from COP24
"What struck me (as a first timer) was all the different levels of meetings, you have the top-level negotiations, which lots of observers can join and even ask questions at some bits (rather than just the official delegates). Sometimes it would be students speaking – which was cool to see. Then there's smaller negotiation levels going on that are closed"
Activities for COP participants outside of the negotiations and high-level sessions
"The whole meeting is mostly in two halves. There's the official negations bit and then there are official side events and pavilions that several countries or organisations have paid for where they will have their own smaller events. The IPCC pavilion was something I worked on."
Then there's load of other events going on around the city, hosted by NGOs and charities. There's also the occasional protest. It all felt a bit disjointed at times actually – not sure that's a good thing.
It's a bit like EGU in the fact your need to study all the different schedules to see which events you'd like to see/attend."
Interacting with the policymaking delegates
"In terms of the science-policy interface, the SBSTA events or official side events were opportunities for the IPCC lead scientists to present the findings from the IPCC special report. Delegates got to ask questions there to help understanding."
A few delegates also came to the IPCC pavilion to ask more about the what the science was saying about the differences between a 1.5°C and 2°C increase in temperature."
So… What did the COP24 achieve?
The rulebook, which was the key task of COP24 and which will be used as an operating manual after 2020 was, for the most part, agreed upon. This is a positive step because, as UN Secretary General António Guterres, states "A completed work programme will unleash the potential of the Paris Agreement. It will build trust and make clear that countries are serious about addressing climate change" [1].
From 2024, all countries will have to report their emissions (and progress in reducing them) every two years. However, instead of requiring countries to adhere to a single, scientifically sound method of reporting their emissions, the text permits countries to use "nationally appropriate methodologies". This could result in countries under-reporting their emissions with the land use sector being particularly susceptible to creative accounting [1].
A number of countries pledged to increased their climate pledges in 2020, including: the EU, UK, Argentina, Mexico, India, Canada, Ukraine and Jamaica. Some large private sector companies also made ambitious pledges including Maersk, the world's largest shipping company, which pledged to eliminate its carbon impact by 2050.
What wasn't achieved?
1. The IPCC's Special Report on Global Warming of 1.5ºC wasn't fully embraced: Although the vast majority of national representatives wanted to "welcome" the report which was commissioned as part of the Paris Agreement, the US, Russia, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait only wanted to "note" the report. This resulted in a watered-down statement which welcomed the "timely completion" of the report and "invited" countries to make use of it. Although this may seem like semantics, it demonstrated the differing levels of engagement in climate action that countries are willing to have and pressed the issue of whether new legislation is effectively using the scientific evidence commissioned by policymakers.
2. Lack of clarity on climate finance: During the Paris Climate Agreement, donor nations committed to mobilising $100 billion annually from 2020 to fund climate action in developing countries. Not only is it uncertain whether donor countries will be able to reach this contribution target by 2020, but there is a lack of clarity as to what constitutes "climate finance". Can countries report aspects of their development add as "climate action aid" or should this be separated? What are the impacts of this?
3. No agreement on Article 6, voluntary carbon markets: The final decision on Article 6 which sets the rules for voluntary carbon markets (such as carbon credits) will be made during COP25 next year. Carbon credits are given to countries based on their emissions-cutting efforts and carbon sinks, subsequently helping countries to meet their emissions targets. During the COP, Brazil pushed for a change in the wording of the final document which would have allowed each party in the carbon credit trade to make a "corresponding adjustment" to their emissions inventories. There was concern that this clause may allow countries to "double count" the emissions traded and as a result a final decision was not agreed upon this year.
COP25 will now be held in Chile rather than Brazil after Brazil's president-elect Jair Bolsonaro reneged on hosting the event. During this meeting the final elements of the Paris rulebook will be finalised and work will begin on emissions targets for 2030 and beyond.
[1] COP24: Key outcomes agreed at the UN climate talks in Katowice, Carbon Brief
Decoding Article 6 of the COP24 Climate Negotiations
Maersk pledges to cut carbon emissions to zero by 2050
A Clean Planet for all. A European strategic long-term vision for a prosperous, modern, competitive and climate neutral economy
Scientists made a detailed "roadmap" for meeting the Paris climate goals. It's eye-opening.
#leaders #policy #scientists climate climate change COP COP24 GeoPolicy industry policymaking
By Chloe Hill
Chloe Hill is the EGU Policy Manager. In this role, she provides scientists with information and resources that enable them to actively engage in the European policy process. She coordinates several activities that provide policymakers with scientific information and connects them with researchers around Europe. Chloe previously worked for the African EU Energy Partnership, and as a research assistant for the Indo-German Centre for Sustainability, the Institute of Climate and Sustainable Cities, and Forestry Tasmania. Chloe tweets at @Chl0e_Hill
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Red yeast rice was first made in China, has 1000 years of production, application history. It is unique in China and neighboring countries, the traditional rice fermentation product. With rice, rice, glutinous rice, rice as a raw material, Monascus fermentation. It is also the traditional use of natural pigments.
2. For lowering blood pressure, lower total cholesterol, reductase inhibitors, direct inhibition of HNG-coA reductase, blocking cholesterol synthesis.
3. Lovastatin can reduce the hybrid in the type of familial and non-familial high cholesterol blood serum of patients with serum cholesterol levels.
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If you've read our latest issue you will likely have fallen in love with Rob Mill Architects reimagining of Carrical House. Mills and team cleverly restructured the classic features of the 1930s house to suit the needs of the modern family, and the results are clear in the light, well appointed kitchen. Mixing touches of copper and granite with state-of-the-art technology, this kitchen will be a pivotal space for any family for years to come. For more on Carrical house see the latest issue of Est Magazine here.


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Q: AWS micro instance has 95% + and Nodejs app is not accessible in the browser
The CPU usage is consistently over 95% for the NodeJs app. Even though the nodejs app is running, when I try to access it in the browser, its not accessible at all.
I'm running on a Micro instance for testing purposes.
Why is this happening and what might be a solution for this?

A: t1.micro and all t2 instances use a burstable CPU model. While idle, you build up credits. When active you use credits. Once you hit 0, your instance is throttled.
You can confirm this by looking at CPU credit usage and balance in Cloudwatch.
To fix, use a larger instance, maybe t2.small.


Chris Voss is author of the national best-seller "Never Split The Difference: Negotiating As If Your Life Depended On It," which was named one of the seven best books on negotiation. Chris has used his many years of experience in international crisis and high stakes negotiations as an FBI agent to develop a unique program and team that applies these globally proven techniques to the business world. Chris and his team have helped companies secure and close better deals, save money, and solve internal communication problems between senior management and employees.
Chris was the lead international kidnapping negotiator for the Federal Bureau of Investigation, as well as the FBI's hostage negotiation representative for the National Security Council's Hostage Working Group. Before becoming the FBI lead international kidnapping negotiator, Chris served as the lead Crisis Negotiator for the New York City Division of the FBI. Chris was a member of the New York City Joint Terrorist Task Force for 14 years. He was the case agent on such cases as TERRSTOP (the Blind Sheikh Case – Sheikh Omar Abdel-Rahman), the TWA Flight 800 catastrophe and negotiated the surrender of the first hostage taker to give up in the Chase Manhattan bank robbery hostage taking.
Good communication skills are critical in business and life. Join Chris Voss, former international kidnapping negotiator for the FBI and author of "Never Split The Difference", as he shares counter-intuitive communication skills for success. You'll learn why "Yes" is the last thing you want to hear and what makes "No" the path to agreement.
After 24 years with the FBI, Chris Voss has assembled a toolbox of effective tactics for high-pressure negotiations. From using "no" to get what you want, to why "yes" is the last thing you want to hear, Voss' counterintuitive measures culminate in nine effective principles that companies and employees can use to become more persuasive in their professional and personal lives. Hear Chris give the secrets to effective negotiating with examples from high-stakes criminal situations as well as humorous personal anecdotes.
"Chris Voss gave a captivating keynote speech to a packed auditorium at Bentley University for NCMA Boston's 55th Annual March Workshop. It was an amazing event with a one of a kind American hero!
Chris kept us spell bound as he walked us through his transformation from FBI swat team member to the world's leading hostage negotiator. His ideas throw conventional negotiation tactics on their head, but at the same time deeply resonate with anyone who has felt "taken hostage" during a negotiation. After all, if Chris's techniques can work on barricaded criminals with assault rifles, they can get your negotiation counterpart to see your point of view and change what they are doing.
It is very important for our company to choose the perfect speaker for our kickoff membership luncheon the beginning of each year, this February we hired Chris Voss of the Black Swan Group. Mr. Voss shared with us his riveting situations spent as a lead international kidnapping negotiator with the FBI. He also brought his experiences down to the level for REALTORS to use in negotiating with their real estate clients. Our Luncheon was very successful, members today are still commenting on how good of a speaker he was.


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Are you interested in a meaningful career as a teacher or leader working to improve educational opportunities for children in low-income areas? If so, Lighthouse Academies is the right place for you!
Lighthouse is a national network of charter schools dedicated to providing quality education through rigorous academics, arts infusion and social-emotional – more... development to students in urban areas.


The 2016 Fleet Technology Expo (FTX) gave fleet managers and stakeholders speakers and a ride and drive. Attendees had the opportunity to network and learn about the latest equipment and technology in the exhibit hall. Among the awards presented was the inaugural Fleet Visionary awards, which were sponsored by Merchants Fleet Management. Photos by Thi Dao, Jim Park, and Roselynne Reyes.
GPS navigation vendor Magellan has rolled out three fleet management solutions, including a rugged navigation device, hours of service compliance solution, and routing solution aimed at municipal fleets.
Several heavy duty fleets were recognized and six took the top honors for sustainability and efficiency at the 2016 Fleet Technology Expo at an Oct. 19 ceremony in Schaumburg, Ill.
Is a Video Safety Strategy in Your Future?
Fleets are becoming very curious about on board video recording devices. There are dozens of very good reason to get get serious about acquiring such systems, but there's a downside to the systems as well. Mike Nalepka, CEO of VideoProtects.com, shared his thoughts on truck cams at Bobit Business Media's Fleet technology Conference in Schaumburg, Ill.
In his keynote address at the 2016 Fleet Technology Expo, the director of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) Vehicle Research and Test Center provided an overview of vehicle safety technologies, covering systems that have recently been introduced to the market as well as technologies currently being developed, such as autonomous vehicles.
Fleet services provider ARI will demonstrate and discuss ways to improve a fleet's return on investment at the upcoming Fleet Technology Expo, taking place Oct. 17-19 in Schaumburg, Ill.
Time is running out to take advantage of the hotel room discount for the Fleet Technology Expo (FTX), which will be held October 17-19 at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel in Schaumburg, Ill.
Tim Johnson, director of NHTSA's Vehicle Research and Test Center, will be on hand at this year's Fleet Technology Expo in Schaumburg, Ill., to open the event at the opening breakfast on Tuesday, October 18.
Nominations are open until Friday, Aug. 12, for the all-new Fleet Technology Expo awards. which will recognize fleets for their sustainability and efficiency practices.
The Fleet Technology Expo will take place from Oct. 17-19, 2016 at the Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel & Convention Center in Schaumburg, Ill.


2018 should be a huge year for the Cowboys' 2015 first-round pick Bryon Jones. After being used all over the secondary, it seems like he'll finally find a position to stay next season. The announcement was made that heading into his contract year, Jones would be moved to the cornerback position full-time.
Fortunately for him, the Cowboys are now expected to pick up his fifth-year option. This may come as a surprise for Cowboys Nation, given there haven't been any hints by the franchise to do so. However, it definitely will be a wise decision.
The #Cowboys are expected to pick up the fifth-year option for Byron Jones, source said. That should give him $6.17M salary for 2019, one that is guaranteed for injury. The 2015 first-round pick should benefit from a full-time move to corner.
Since he played most of his snaps as a safety in 2017 (his third year in the league), Byron's fifth-option will be less expensive than one from a cornerback. This is obviously good news for the front office since it means more cap space will be available in 2019.
Hopefully, Byron finds success under the new secondary coach in Dallas, Kris Richard. With him moving to cornerback full-time, we might just see his incredible athleticism translate into consistent impact on the field.
Byron Jones said ever since Kris Richard was hired as the Cowboys' new DBs coach he talked about moving Byron back to CB. "I think it will be a good move for me and the team.
Jones has a ton of talent but bouncing from one position to another is not good for player progression. Heck, we talk about how hard it is for many talented prospects to come into the NFL and adapt, now imagine a player who's played in different spots in the secondary all through his first three years.
If #31 becomes a quality starting cornerback in 2018, the CB room will be loaded in Dallas.
Chidobe Awuzie and Jourdan Lewis showed us they could become the next great CB duo for the Cowboys in their rookie seasons. Anthony Brown had a rough 2017, but can still play at a decent level if he's not asked to be CB1.
Add Byron Jones to the mix, and Cowboys Nation should be really comfortable with how this position will look next season.
Picking Byron's fifth-year option will be a wise decision for Dallas, and Cowboys fans should be happy about it. Let's go!
Tell me what you think about "Cowboys Expected to Pick Up Byron Jones' Fifth-Year Option" in the comments below, or tweet me @MauNFL and let's talk football! If you like football and are looking for a Dallas Cowboys show in Spanish, don't miss my weekly Facebook Live! show, Primero Cowboys!


The WCA's Red Barn was packed with smiles on February 1. A great crowd joined us on a bitter cold night to enjoy the WCA's inaugural Mac & Cheese Supper. People came from far and wide to help the WCA launch this new fundraiser and soon-to-be favorite winter tradition. Organizers Amber Gove and Rachel Seamans would like to thank everyone who attended the fundraiser as well as the many volunteers who made it possible.
Some of the region's best cooks prepared delicious Mac & Cheese to delight every taste bud plus salads and beautiful desserts. These fine chefs and bakers included Shandi Allen, Denise Curtiss, Ann Davis, Darlene Delano, Mary Fanelli, Rachel De Thomas, Margaret Doody, Amber Gove, Chris Jenssen, Ginny Lasonde, Donna Miller, Margaret Monto, Kristen McCarthy, Lori Meding, Rachel Seamans, De Segerson, Kimberly Slover, Brooke Smith, Christine Stewart, Susan Ware and Barbara Wiggin.
Amber and Rachel were ably assisted by a superb group of kitchen and dining room volunteers. The WCA welcomes student volunteers and were happy to have Sophie Anderson, Max Brown, Rose Harper and Ethan Thompson on the crew. Ann and Marc Davis and Susan Nye were also on hand to help.
The WCA is grateful to everyone who helped at and supported the Mac & Cheese Supper.


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NSW Digital Driver's Licence
On 3 November the Premier and the Minister for Customer Service officially released the state wide rollout of the NSW Digital Driver's Licence (DDL).
NSW drivers can now go wallet free and use a Digital Driver Licence on their smartphone for proof of identity and proof of age for pubs and clubs, and for roadside police checks, with the technology officially going live.
The DDL is hosted securely on the new Service NSW app, locks with a PIN and can be accessed offline. It will provide additional levels of security and protection against identity fraud, compared to the plastic driver licence.
The NSW Government is working closely with other sectors to have them come on board and accept the DDL. This includes nightclubs, restaurants, hotels, petrol stations, supermarkets, convenience stores and tobacco retailers. Watch this space.
Drivers who opt-in are encouraged to carry their plastic licence in the initial stages.
For more information about how to recognise and accept the DDL visit https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/campaign/digital-driver-licence
To get a DDL, licence holders will need to create a MyServiceNSW Account at www.service.nsw.gov.au and download the Service NSW mobile app on their smartphone. The DDL will always be opt-in only.


A Generation of Leaves is my second novel. It started out as a short story written in the summer of 2008 in the small French Acadian fishing village of Middle East Pubnico, Nova Scotia, my father's birthplace. Five years and much research, travel and rewrites later, it is here, a grown up novel filled with characters I have come to know. I hope in this year of 2014, to follow its progress through these entries.
I look forward to reading this, your second novel, on our porch hammock. Will you be on Peaks this summer so I could get a signed copy? What a labor of love this no doubt was. Look forward to seeing you.
Gives glory to family, friends, and endurance.
Truly a glorious book. Your eye for scenes and details are always rewarding. I especially liked the historical aspects and the Nova Scotia depiction. Thank you.
Thoroughly enjoyed your book, Nicole. Thank you so much for sending it to me. I cherish it. Your research into World War 1 is VERY impressive! I will send you an order and a check for four books in the mail. Hope you can send them to your cousins, who I will name, individually.
Can't wait to read it. Sending my order this week.
I've tried to purchase "A Generation of Leaves" by Nicole d'Entremont via the internet and I've been unsuccessful. Where or how can I buy a copy.


Is there any updated tzdata package for the summer time in Russia for the year 2015 ?
How to updated tzdata package for the summer time in Russia for the year 2015 ?
tzdata for Russia timezone will change October 2014. Moscow Time has been UTC+4 year-round since 27 March 2011, but will change to UTC+3 permanently on 25 October 2014. Has the tzdata package updated for this change ?


Curly Karen Schleifer – Theatre Performer - Singer/Songwriter - Actor/Mentor - Recording Artist – Her credits include being an orphan in the original cast of Broadway's ANNIE (Kate, u/s Molly). She later performed the title role of Annie at Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center. Her favorite musical theatre roles include Chiffon in Little Shop of Horrors, Mary Magdalene in Jesus Christ Superstar and performing in the National Tour of Tony & Tina's Wedding, where she played Donna. After many years of professional theatre, she took her talents to the rock and roll stage. Three albums later, she has performed her musical styling's at many notable venues which include the Whiskey A Go Go, Room 5, The Lighthouse Cafe, The Hotel Cafe, The Derby, 14 Below and Taix Lounge in Los Angeles and Lincoln Center, Rockwood Music Hall, The Bowery Electric, The Baggot Inn, Kenny's Castaways, The C-Note, The Duplex, the Alphabet Lounge, Luca Bar, The National Underground and Roses Turn in New York City.
Being able to play on both coasts has been a dream come true, but she can't do it alone, and has luckily amassed some of the most talented musicians to join her band, Shotgun Curly "East" and "West", which often includes but is not limited to: Steve Gregoire (many Guitars, Bass), Nathan Riehl (Guitar, bass), Omar Ruiz (Percussion), Jonas Manashowitz (Drums), Damion Waters (Electric Guitar, Bass), Clinton Maxwell (Guitars), Courteney Cuomo (Vox), John Matson (Drums), Samantha Korshin (Drums, Perc), Ameenah Kaplan (Drums, Perc) and Billy Goffi (Piano), Jason Hartelius (various stringed instruments).
Karen has her B.A. from SUNY Purchase (SUNY's ranking in the 2018 edition of Best Colleges is National Liberal Arts Colleges), studied musical theatre at Wagner College (Wagner College's ranking in the 2018 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Universities) and loves her life of rock n' roll and musical theatre in NYC and Los Angeles equally!
To this date, she is still in the studio and working on and behind the stage, a consummate professional and since leaving corporate America - someone that truly loves what she does every single day.
Karen is also an accomplished producer, director, choreographer and AEA Production Stage Manager - references/resume available upon request.
Copyright © Curly Karen. All rights reserved.


The Law Society has recently called for extended protection for whistleblowers in the UK. Recent scandals have highlighted the need for greater protection for people who blow the whistle on malpractice and illegality at work. It has been noted that the government needs to encourage more people to come forward to expose wrongdoing.
The Law Society further asserted that partners in firms, volunteers, officeholders, job applicants and members of the armed forces are not entitled to protection under the Employment Rights Act 1996.
According to the Law Society, there is a higher risk of failure for organisations that do not encourage whistleblowing and maintained that both shareholders and regulators should be concerned if the organisations they oversee do not encourage whistleblowing.
The Employment Lawyers Association supports the Law Society in regards to the notion that legislation needs to be changed as current conditions are discouraging whistleblowers from coming forward.
Policy Director of Public Concern at Work, Francesca West, spoke at an event on whistleblowing at the Open Government Partnership summit, held in London on 31st October and 1st November.
The government has promised to ensure that whistleblowers are safe from reprisal as part of a series of pledges to achieve greater openness.
However, like the Law Society, the Public Concern at Work is also calling for a greater role to be assigned to regulators, combined with the implementation of a code of conduct underpinned by legislation.


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The 24 Hours of Le Mans, France – June 17-18
By Len Sherman
The 85th running of the 24 Hours of Le Mans the world's most challenging endurance race, takes places in the town of Le Mans, about 124 miles outside of Paris. It's one of the great sporting events in the world, and it's also a giant party. The hardest part, for both drivers and spectators, is staying awake. Also the rain, for, to quote Jason Statham, "It always rains at Le Mans." Buy yourself a ticket online, stay in Paris, take the train down to Le Mans, be prepared with enough clothes and food, tough it out, go crazy, get maybe an hour's sleep in the stands or in a field, then head back to Paris. If that's for you – nirvana.
Jimi Hendrix Park– Seattle, Washington
Bizet's Carmen – the Paris Opera – June 25, 28, July 2
Chef Bar Crawl: Daniel Boulud & Eric Ripert


Investigation into the reuse of two adjacent railway arches in Lambeth, London for a specialist food company.
KWADAA, a Ghanaian food specialist, appointed the studio at a late juncture to provide assistance and guidance throughout the approvals process. This involved liaison with both the Local Authority and Network Rail.
Our limited involvement centred on the project's programmatic requirements; the necessary remodelling of the existing frontage to create a clear front of house arrival point, the zonal planning of administration and meeting areas and the provision of better access into the arches. Each arch then housed specific functions relating to production and packaging.