Can we put indolence on our to-do lists, or on our calendars? It's a state of lazily doing nothing and enjoying it. Maybe in a rocking chair. With some sweet tea.
Harsher synonyms of indolent include lo___-__ting (living a lazy, dreamy, luxurious, forgetful life) and ot____ (lazy and useless, performing no function in society).
Indolence looks like it should be related to redolence, but it isn't. Indolence is based on the Latin dolere, which means "to endure pain"--more on that below--while redolence is based on the Latin olere, which means "to give off a scent." Knowing that, could you explain exactly what redolence is?
Indolence is a specific kind of laziness: the kind where you avoid working because you enjoy sitting around doing nothing. In other words, indolence is pleasant laziness.
If "indolent" means "lazy," is the opposite of it "dolent," meaning "not lazy"?
Nope. "Indolent" literally means "not in pain," which is why it looks like "doleful."
"Dolent" is a word, but it's rare, and it means "in pain."
Talk about someone's indolence, or the indolence of some group or organization: the children's indolence, the administration's indolence, the indolence of the seaside town in winter.
You can fall into indolence, drift into indolence, have a reputation for indolence, have a record of indolence, or have a disposition to indolence. And, you can fight indolence or ward off indolence.
I suggest that you avoid using "indolence" as a fancier-sounding synonym of "inaction." Indolence is not just inaction: it's enjoyable, pleasant, laid-back, lazy, idle inaction. For example, you wouldn't want to say "I'm frustrated with the indolence of the financial aid office"--because it's not as if the folks in that office are enjoying themselves with a glass of lemonade as they ignore your calls and emails.
Let's look at the adjective, too: "indolent."
Talk about indolent people (such as indolent workers or indolent students), indolent animals, or indolent organizations. You can also talk about indolent habits, lifestyles, and attitudes.
Or, say that something moves at an indolent pace, follows an indolent course, or has an indolent drift.
Feel free to personify things with the word "indolent:" an indolent street seems restful and happy and lazy, an indolent book seems to go nowhere pleasantly.
Lastly, if you talk about indolent diseases, you mean they develop very slowly, that they cause no pain, or both.
We savored an indolent afternoon, stretched out on the sand.
Before visitors arrive, I dash around the house erasing the signs of our indolence: crumbs on the table, DVDs out of their cases, Halloween candy on the counter and it's almost Christmas.
Look away from the screen to explain the definition in your own words. You'll know you understand what "indolence" means when you can explain it without saying "idleness" or "pleasant inactivity."
Fill in the blanks: "I drifted into indolence (during a particular time of life), (doing a particular lazy and wonderful thing)."
Example: "We drifted into indolence the summer after sophomore year, grabbing Taco Bell at midnight and sleeping until noon."
From our previous issue: If you're talking nonsense about global issues, you're talking GLOBALONEY. Who coined that whimsical word: was it the politician Clare Boothe Luce (1903-1978), the former president Jimmy Carter (born 1924), or the comedian Kevin Hart (born 1979)?
Answer: It was Ms. Luce! She was elected to Congress in 1942, where she spoke out against Roosevelt's foreign policy. He responded by slamming her as "a sharp-tongued glamour girl of forty." Sounds like high praise to me.
Try this today: Maybe your workout routine includes BURPEES, those exhausting squatting-kicking-standing exercises. (I'm tired just thinking about them.) Who coined the word BURPEE: was it Jillian Michaels, Joseph Pilates, or Dr. Royal H. Burpee?
2. The _____ might be my spirit animal. I love its indolence.


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It was an untypical week of exceptional experiences and toys.
It was an untypical week of exceptional experiences and toys. After all, its not often you end up in a Bungalow at Chateau Marmont. With a matte tango orange Aston Martin Vanquish in the garage. And the most hooligan of motorcycles on the market parked in the path leading to the front door. Even if you are very, very, lucky this is a time to breathe deep and celebrate every second of life.
Breathing deep is a necessity with toys of this calibre. You almost need a certificate in yogi breathing to maintain a steady 60 bpm or less while all around you is becoming a blur coupled with a cacophony of glorious sound that causes your seratonin levels to peak even as your adrenal glands work overtime.
I had riden the RSV-4 APRC Factory from LA to Monterey for Pebble Beach in 2011 and it proved to be the ride of a lifetime. I had forgotten what an utter hooligan machine this bike is. Despite my tepid feelings for its looks in terms of delivery it is simply second to none.
A novice with respect could ride it around town but it just begs to be let loose like some caged beast. And a beast it is. Goading you on to perform feats you didn't think you were capable of. And delivery mind numbing acts of acceleration, grip and general amazingness.
When the time is right it may make for the ultimate cafe racer project…1970s Monza GP looks, coupled with state-of-the art 2000's race technology.


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Meet the Mule Deer Bucks of the High Desert.
Guy (my other half), claims I do not show my photographs of the Mule Deer Bucks enough. So, I thought I would show some of the photographs of the Mule Deer Bucks I have photographed here in the High Desert.
The man above I photographed him early one morning not far from our home. As Guy watched with the dogs I did keep such things as a big enough trees in view to get to if anything went wrong, but really these Mule Deer Bucks have never did anything to warrant such caution as say the antelope bucks (some folks want them to be called proghorns since technically they are not a Antelope. Some of us have been raised to call them Antelope).
This man above felt more secure behind the log he got behind then turned to check us out.
This one above was photographed with his doe.
The Mule Deer Buck above has been one of the biggest racks ( antlers), I have photographed to date. This buck was very cautious of me and my camera!! This Buck felt much more secure keeping in the brush. He was a pretty man! His herd was seen several times by us in this area though he did not poss as he did above all the times we have seen him. Most the time he was running off! This day he must of have just curious?
This buck does not have much going on however further along in the season he may?
I just had to snap off this photograph for this is how we typically see the Bucks. He is heading away from us!
I added the shot above in just because it makes me laugh!
I like this photograph , this Mule Deer Buck is just looking so curious and proud. Though as you can see I had to go into the brush for this shot!
I actually had to contain my laughter photographing these Mule Deer Bucks! The one was using the tree to hide behind, but curiosity was getting the better of him!
Sometimes I think the Mule Deer Bucks know what a riffle looks like?? Seeing I have a camera that makes a funny noise they are more curious then anything! Just so long as I do not crowed their personal space everything is cool and they get their curiosity full filled and typically they just walk off from me. Sometimes if I move to fast they too will pick up speed and dart off!
Notice the tree's , landscape in the last two photographs and this one?? These Mule Deer Bucks and more of them were all in one herd traveling together. Made these photographs pretty easy for all I had to do is stay still and they went by me! One after the other, sometimes two walked by… Sometimes these creatures hurt my pride, I mean I am dangerous!! Really I can be!! However the way they just ….. well they act as if I am nothing to be to concerned about, after all I do not have a riffle in my hands. They sure are curious animals!!
Granite we like to go where people are not! Never, ever means people are not hunting!! Guy has the biggest job when we go out and about for he is the one who keeps watch for such things as hunters!! We have been caught in the line of fire and WOW one of the times it was not a great experience! In fact Guy had to yell out. We did wonder if they thought our mastiffs were something?? They are larger then your typical dog, their color could look like a wild animal and we did not have their red shirts at that time the bullets came so close to us. We bought the dogs red shirts just because of this experience of the bullets coming way to close for comfort!
The man above was photographed very early in the morning. In fact so early my camera was screaming for more light!
Another who looks pretty young, in velvet.
All hanging together. This was taken right outside of Madras Oregon.
This one above is one of Guy's favorite photographs. See the bobbed wire there?? Guy had to hold that up for me so I could cross that darned wire without getting caught up in it. I have ripped more clothing on those things! BTW this is public lands, the state rents it out now and again to cattle ranchers, hence the bobbed wire.
This photograph the two were hanging out in the shade. The one is just chilling, while the other is at least standing. The one laying down did get up, though no running was involved. They walk amazingly fast if you have never been around these creatures! Eat, walk,eat , walk, look back at me as if laughing at how slow I was.
This one above is one of my favorite shots. The Ochoco Mountains is a fun place to go if you know where you are! I get lost every dang time we are up there it seams!! Guy knows the Ochoco's pretty well. Thank goodness he has worked and hunted up there…..
Perhaps in a photography sense is why I like this shot? I would have loved to see these men when they were out of velvet!!
I have more Mule Deer Buck photographs, series of photographs etc.. in the Wildlife album. Many does!! Guy claims I would make a heck of a hunter. I am a hunter I tell him, with my camera!
Thanks. These mule deer bucks have spectacular racks. Fascinating how they remain in place, watching you and at the same time providing poses that are regal and attest to power and grace.
Hi there Jeff, thank you for your comments!


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Interest Based Learning. The waterhole and the creek.
A few weeks ago I visited a nearby waterhole. It's a place that I like to visit regularly with my kids, however on this occasion it had been a while between visits. I noticed there was a new rope swing, and the boys and I immediately tested the water before proceeding to have a lot of fun swinging into the water. I told my nephew about our discovery, and he decided to come along the next day. For the last couple of weekends we have been visiting the waterhole and exploring the surrounding area.
My nephew, Jayke, has a number of fish tanks and has been very interested in the creatures that are living in the pools surrounding the waterhole. He has been bringing his snorkel and mask up to the waterhole, and he and my two boys have enjoyed swimming around, looking at all of the fish and yabbies, etc. living in all of the shallow pools.
What has been particularly remarkable for me is how much knowledge Jayke has of Australian fresh water ecosystems.
For example, Jayke can tell me which of the fish species are introduced and why, the range of temperatures in which the fish are capable of surviving, their diet, breeding habits, their predators, the preferred habitat of the native yabbie, legislation around which fish can and cannot be taken from the waterhole, how best to care for the fish, and much, much more. Jayke has learned none of this information from school, rather from a keen interest in maintaining his various fish tanks and caring for the creatures and mini-ecosystems within them. He will spend hours searching around the waterhole, and hours caring for his fish at home.
Spending this time with my nephew has reminded me of why it is that I decided to become a teacher, and how important it is to support young people in pursuing their interests.
A couple of years ago I dropped my eldest son off to an enrichment day at Kambora Public School. It was about an hour before the beginning of the official school day and I had to find a way to entertain my youngest son, then in year 1, for an hour or so before taking him to school. I decided to take him walking along the Cascades Trail. We got a little way down the track before stopping to look into a little creek which meanders over the trail. My young son crouched down, fascinated at all of the tadpoles and other things swimming around in the water.
I don't think that this enthusiasm for learning and powerful intrigue is tied to being a child, and in many ways I see a continuation of this inquisitiveness in my nephew (now 21) as he swims about in the waterhole with my son.
This is an obvious statement – I think that people will learn an awful lot about something if they are interested in it. I consider the stories of my nephew in the waterhole and my son by the creek as perfect examples of this. Not everybody is going to be interested in aquariums or creek beds. But I think one of the most important things that a teacher can do is find out what students are interested in, and support them in pursuing those interests. Who knows, maybe one may develop from a hobby into an enjoyable and fulfilling career.
I think that supporting children in this way is at least as important, perhaps even more so in some regards, than ticking off syllabus dot points. I'm not saying that the syllabus is unimportant, just that the natural interests of students are equally as important, and powerful drivers of their learning. I also think that the thoughtful teacher should be able to nurture such interests, and to wrap the syllabus around these interests in their learning experiences where ever possible. That's another reason why I was stoked to hear about Genius Hour, and why genius hour is something I plan to make an honoured tradition in my future classes!


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June pay rise for plumbers
Weekly earnings for self-employed plumbing contractors rebounded last month, according to the latest figures released by Hudson Contract. Analysis of June payroll data for more than 2200 construction companies in England and Wales reveals a month-on-month increase of 4.7% to an average of £1132, which reverses a 3.2% fall seen in May.
Year on year, weekly earnings show a 4.3% improvement in June compared to the same month in 2018, illustrating the strong underlying demand for plumbers.
According to Hudson Contract, plumbing remains the second-best paid of all 17 construction trades covered by the company, with shop-fitters retaining top place for the second month.
Plumbers in Yorkshire and the Humber saw the biggest increase in weekly earnings in June, rising 17.8% to £734, followed by Wales, up 9.5% to £1004. Plumbers in the East of England enjoyed the best month, seeing their average earnings rise by 4.3 per cent to £1336 (equivalent of a £70,000 annual salary).
Ian Anfield, MD of Hudson Contract, comments: "Plumbing remains one of the most sought-after trades and skilled contractors earned an average of £1132 per week in June, which is a great advertisement for young people who want to learn the trade, be their own boss and enjoy the rewards of being a valued supplier. Looking ahead, pent-up demand for new housing and the necessary plumbing work will ensure that demand remains strong for skilled plumbers."
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Trump Orders Stiff Tariffs On China, In Hopes Of Cutting Trade Gap By $50 Billion
By Scott Horsley
Mar. 22, 2018, 3:21 p.m. CT
President Trump is announcing new tariffs against China on Thursday.
In a major escalation of the president's "America First" trade policy, the Trump administration is preparing to impose stiff tariffs on Chinese imports. The goal is to reduce the U.S. trade deficit with China by $50 billion. President Trump is also calling for new limits on Chinese investment in U.S. technology, in an effort to protect what the administration calls America's "economic seed corn."
The stock market dropped sharply in anticipation of possible fallout from the trade moves. The Dow Jones Industrial Average tumbled more than 700 points.
The tariffs are a response to longstanding complaints that China unfairly requires U.S. companies to share their technology as a cost of doing business in that country. The administration is also concerned that China is strategically acquiring innovative technologies through investments in the United States.
"Our view is that we have a very serious problem of losing our intellectual property, which is really the biggest single advantage of the American economy in my opinion," U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer said this week.
Aides described the $50 billion figure as a conservative estimate of what forced technology transfer and other moves by China cost the U.S. economy. The president suggested the total value of the tariffs could go as high as $60 billion.
Trump signed a presidential memorandum Thursday directing his trade representative to draw up a long list of Chinese products to which the tariffs would be applied. The list will be made public in 15 days, and the tariffs would take effect after a period of public comment.
Business leaders acknowledge that China's treatment of intellectual property is a problem, but they warn that tariffs could backfire. Dozens of trade groups sent a letter to the president on Sunday urging Trump to pursue a different course.
"The imposition of sweeping tariffs would trigger a chain reaction of negative consequences for the U.S. economy, provoking retaliation; stifling U.S. agriculture, goods and services exports; and raising costs for businesses and consumers," said the letter, signed by leaders of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the National Retail Federation and other groups.
Lighthizer acknowledged those concerns during testimony this week before the House Ways and Means Committee.
"Nobody wins from a trade war," he said. "We certainly don't want a trade war. On the other hand, you have to ask yourself, can we go on with a $800 — and growing — billion trade deficit. There's only a handful of countries in the whole world that have a GDP the size of that. So we have to do something."
The United States had a $337 billion trade deficit with China last year, 9 percent larger than the year before. When Trump talks about the trade gap, he often excludes services, where the U.S. has a surplus. The U.S. trade deficit with China in goods alone was $375 billion last year, an 8 percent increase from 2016.
The proposed tariffs on imports from China follow the administration's decision to impose tariffs on imported steel and aluminum. Those tariffs, which take effect on Friday, have already been watered down. Lighthizer said that in addition to Canada and Mexico, Australia, Argentina, Brazil, South Korea and the European Union will be exempted from the steel and aluminum tariffs, at least temporarily.
Administration officials defended the crackdown on China, saying years of dialogue during the George W. Bush and Obama administrations had not produced the desired change. Dialogue continued during the opening months of the Trump administration, but the president has now decided tougher action is required.
China was quick to express its disappointment with Trump's move, calling it a "typical unilateral trade protectionist action."
"China does not want a trade war with anyone. But China is not afraid of and will not recoil from a trade war," said a statement issued by the Chinese embassy in Washington, D.C. "If a trade war were initiated by the U.S., China would fight to the end to defend its own legitimate interests with all necessary measures."
The move could complicate Trump's effort to cultivate China's help in addressing North Korea's nuclear program.
Critics also warned that unilateral action by the United States squanders an opportunity to put international pressure on China for practices that are widely criticized by other countries.
"America first does not mean America alone," said Rep. Ron Kind, D-Wis. "By isolating us and by demonizing many of our friends and allies with a broad scope of retaliatory action, I think makes our trade agenda that much more complicated."
But White House trade adviser Peter Navarro defended the president's move.
"This is a historic event," Navarro told reporters Thursday. "President Trump should be applauded for his courage and vision on this."
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Earlier this year the girls of 4th 5th and 6th had the chance of putting their names forward to become a member of the student council. Girls who wanted to be on the student council were provided with a nomination form. This nomination form had to be signed by five people in total, your mum and dad, two other pupils in the candidates' class and the principal Mr O' Doherty. Each candidate started to make posters and worked very hard. One thing every candidate had to do was prepare a speech.
The polling station was in the PE hall. As each class came down to the polling station they were given their ballot paper which was stamped by the clerk, while their names were crossed of on a different page. In the privacy of the booth was where the students voted. We all had a wonderful day and we waited anxiously to find out who the lucky eighteen people would be! A few days later Mr O' Doherty announced the members of the 2017 student council. Those people were given badges so they could be recognised as student council members!
Before midterm, the sixth class girls attended a training day with Student Council members from other Loreto schools. We had our own training day for all girls here in St. Patrick's in November. Shortly afterwards we held our first official meeting. We are very excited about planning events for this school year.


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Bryant és una població dels Estats Units a l'estat d'Arkansas. Segons el cens del 2005 tenia una població de 14.678 habitants.

Demografia
Segons el cens del 2000, Bryant tenia 9.764 habitants, 3.601 habitatges, i 2.823 famílies. La densitat de població era de 415,6 habitants/km².

Dels 3.601 habitatges en un 42,6% hi vivien nens de menys de 18 anys, en un 63,9% hi vivien parelles casades, en un 11,1% dones solteres, i en un 21,6% no eren unitats familiars. En el 19,1% dels habitatges hi vivien persones soles el 7% de les quals corresponia a persones de 65 anys o més que vivien soles. El nombre mitjà de persones vivint en cada habitatge era de 2,65 i el nombre mitjà de persones que vivien en cada família era de 3,03.

Per edats la població es repartia de la següent manera: un 27,9% tenia menys de 18 anys, un 7,1% entre 18 i 24, un 32,7% entre 25 i 44, un 21,8% de 45 a 60 i un 10,4% 65 anys o més.

L'edat mediana era de 35 anys. Per cada 100 dones de 18 o més anys hi havia 86,5 homes.

La renda mediana per habitatge era de 48.870 $ i la renda mediana per família de 56.038 $. Els homes tenien una renda mediana de 39.380 $ mentre que les dones 26.261 $. La renda per capita de la població era de 20.730 $. Entorn del 3,5% de les famílies i el 4,8% de la població estaven per davall del llindar de pobresa.

Poblacions més properes
El següent diagrama mostra les poblacions més properes.

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Entitats de població d'Arkansas

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Once in a Lifetime ist ein Lied der Band Talking Heads, das im Jahr 1980 zuerst auf dem vierten Studioalbum der Gruppe, Remain in Light, veröffentlicht wurde und später als Single ausgekoppelt wurde. Das Stück wurde von David Byrne, Brian Eno, Chris Frantz, Jerry Harrison und Tina Weymouth geschrieben und von Eno produziert.

Das Lied wurde von der Kritik positiv bewertet und vom National Public Radio als eines der 100 wichtigsten Werken der amerikanischen Musik des 20. Jahrhunderts bewertet.

Musikvideo
Das Musikvideo zeigt einen Brille tragenden, wie eine Marionette tanzenden David Byrne.
Byrne wird gezeigt, wie er plötzlich seinen Arm schleudert, sich an den Kopf schlägt und auf Händen und Knien auf den Boden klopft, ähnlich den Bewegungen, die mit Marionetten gemacht werden. Im Hintergrund tanzen Kopien von Byrne in perfekter Synchronisation zur Musik, im Vordergrund gerät ein immer größerer werdender Byrne immer weiter aus der Synchronität. Das Video wird im New Yorker Museum of Modern Art gezeigt.

Regie wurde von der Sängerin und Schauspielerin Toni Basil und David Byrne geführt. Als Inspiration für die Choreografie sahen sich die Beiden Archivmaterial von Religiösen Ritualen an. Unter anderem Aufnahmen von Evangelisten, afrikanischen Stämmen, japanischen Sekten und Menschen in Trance. Eine weitere Inspiration war der Fernsehprediger Ernest Angley.

Chartplatzierung

Zur Zeit der Veröffentlichung hatte der Song nur moderaten Charterfolg. Die höchste Position erreichte er mit Position 14 in den UK Single Charts. Weitere Chartplatzierungen gab es in Belgien (23), den Niederlanden (24 oder 28). Die Live Version des Songs landete Neuseeland auf Platz 15 und in den USA auf Platz 91.

Besetzung
Talking Heads
 David Byrne – Gesang, Gitarre
 Jerry Harrison – Synthesizer, Orgel, Begleitgesang
 Tina Weymouth – Bass, Begleitgesang
 Chris Frantz – Schlagzeug

Zusätzliche Musiker
 Brian Eno – Synthesizer, Perkussion, Begleitgesang
 Nona Hendryx – Begleitgesang
 Adrian Belew – Gitarre

Rezeption
Das Lied der Talking Heads fand in den Filmen Rock Star, Zoff in Beverly Hills und Hot Tub – Der Whirlpool … ist 'ne verdammte Zeitmaschine Einsatz und wurde in den Fernsehserien Numbers (Folge 1×01), Chuck (Folge 2×13), Parenthood (Folge 1×02), Being Erica (Folge 3×05) und Die Simpsons (Folge 25×18) verwendet. Ebenso wird es im Trailer der Serie Upload verwendet.

Die Band PlayDis! coverte das Lied 2013. Diese Version ist auch im Vorspann der deutsch-französischen Fernsehserie About:Kate zu hören.

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Talking Heads
Rocksong
Lied 1980


The Bolt is controlled by Mark Roberts Flair software, the same software that controls also our Milo, Talos and other Rigs.
With this motion control rig, movements can be done in a fraction of a second, we can follow an object or liquid poured into a glass for example, when shooting at 1000 FPS this results in amazing effects not achievable without this high-speed motion at the same time. What happens in the blink of an eye can now been seen with at the same time a movement around it, to add a more dynamic feel to your final edit of your film.
Also very important is that we can program trigger pulses that can release SFX, to cause the effect to start at the right time in sync with the camera move!
The system is easy to transport and can be installed in any studio. We can bolt it to the floor or where this is not possible we can use an extended base with counterweight to make operation safe.
Output triggers to control SFX effects like controlling solenoid valves etc.
More technical details will soon be in the tech info section of our web site!


Except for two years in the U.S. Army, Don Wells has lived in Cimarron County, Oklahoma his entire life. He arrived in November 1924, the fifth of ten children born to Glenn and Leona Wells. The family farmhouse consisted of two rooms: a kitchen and a bedroom. At night the family slept on wall-to-wall mattresses. "We didn't have anything," Don laughs. "We were so poor we couldn't even pay attention!"
Glenn Wells died on Black Sunday and Leona moved the family to Boise City. "My mother was 35," he explains. "There were ten children: five girls, five boys. The ages were from my youngest sister, who was ten months, to my oldest sister, who was 18."
After the devastating years of drought, the Wells family was soon back on its feet. Don graduated from Boise City High School in 1943 and spent the end of his Army years as a light weapons instructor at West Point. But his heart remained in the wheat fields of Cimarron County: "I always wanted to come back and be a farmer."
Don returned home and fulfilled his dream. He became a prosperous farmer and businessman, ultimately owning a grain elevator and several thousand acres of land. With hard work – and the help of his wife Joan and their three daughters – Don retired a self-made millionaire in 2005. He spends his days volunteering, keeping a hand in the family business, and spoiling his five great-grandchildren, each one the apple of his eye.
Don receives chemical retailer award for Wells and Wells Fertilizer, 1963.
Don and Joan with their daughters Linda, Ladonna, and Phyllis, 1971.
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The development is situated in the heart of Johnstone central to local shopping areas. There is a train station in Johnstone and bus stops are five minutes walking distance from the development.
There are 15 flats within the development with 13 one-bedroom flats and two two-bedroom flats. Each flat has a living room, bathroom and kitchenette. Heating is provided by white meter electric heaters with convector boosters in all rooms.
There is a residents lounge on site as well as a dining room which serves two cooked meals a day, one at lunch time and one in the evening.
Staff are on site at all times with each resident having a named member of staff who is their key worker. They are available daily between 8:00am and 10:00pm with staff on call for emergencies outside of those hours.
Depending on your situation, you may qualify for help to pay for some or all of the rent and service charge costs.
You must join Home For You, the housing application system we run with Bield and Trust Housing Associations.
By applying to Home For You, you're automatically applying for housing with all three housing associations, giving you wider choice to the perfect property for you.
If you have any queries, get in touch with us.


We are the kind of company that builds your trust and gains your loyalty. We don't have customers; we have relationships. However, to appreciate what we do, you first have to understand who we are.
We are a full-service media and marketing agency.
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We like to think we have all the answers, but one question we always get to answer is "what do you do?" It may seem like a simple question, but our company does a little bit of everything, so consider us your one-stop shop! At the end of the day, we are your problem-solvers.
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What makes brows so interesting is that they are unique for every person – different shapes, shades, sizes. No eyebrows are identical, not even your (my) own. You have probably heard this a million times before, but beautifully shaped eyebrows really do frame your face. Thicker, bolder ones are the trend at the moment, which is actually great for me, since mine are naturally quite thick and therefore I have less work to do, but they are still far from perfect. While we can't all have Cara Delevingne's (or Kim Kardashian's if you prefer) perfect bold eyebrows, we can still try to make the best out of what we've got by choosing the right products and learning a few tips (I do recommend you to check some Youtube tutorials about "how to shape eyebrows" or visit a professional a few times per year). There is a fine line between defining your eyebrows and drawing them on (and sadly I notice a lot of girls doing the latter), my advice would be to keep it natural and simple. Finding the holy grale of products might be tricky, since there are tons of eyebrow products on the market at the moment, so I decided to share mine with you.
High quality tweezers are an absolute must and a primary tool when it comes to eyebrows. I've been using La Tweez Pro Illuminating Tweezers which include an ultra bright LED light to illuminate your eyebrows and making those hairs that are harder to reach more visible. I just cannot imagine my eyebrow plucking routine without them any more! Another product you should add to your eyebrow kit are scissors. Simply brush your hair up using a small comb and trimm the hair above the shape.
When shopping for eyebrow products, you can go either for a pencil, powder-wax duo, or brow gels… My latest discovery is Lilylolo Eyebrow Duo in Light, which is a duo of pressed powder (to fill in gaps and define brows in natural shades) and a natural wax for precision grooming (to hold brows in place). I use Couleur Caramel angled brush n°10 to apply it. The thing I love about this brush is the fact that it can be used on so many different ways – not only to apply eyebrow powder, but also for applying lipstick and eyeliner. I've been using it for eyebrow shaping for a while now. It's made out of synthetic fibers and it can also be used for wet application. For a bit more intense look, you just dip the end of the brush into water before application. A secret to achieving great brows is also to highlight the brow bone right under it simply by using a light corrector.


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Android Q will come with improved privacy protections
Google will check apps by new developers more thoroughly
In an attempt to thwart Android developers who are set to distribute malicious apps through Google Play, Google will be taking more time when reviewing apps by developers with newly minted accounts.
This reviewing process will take days, not weeks, Google assures, and should allow them to do more thorough checks before approving apps to be featured in the store.
Sameer Samat, VP of Product Management, Android & Google Play, also says that they know that some developer accounts might have been or might be suspended in error, but claims that 99%+ of these suspension decisions are correct.
"While the vast majority of developers on Android are well-meaning, some accounts are suspended for serious, repeated violation of policies that protect our shared users. Bad-faith developers often try to get around this by opening new accounts or using other developers' existing accounts to publish unsafe apps," he explained.
"While we strive for openness wherever possible, in order to prevent bad-faith developers from gaming our systems and putting our users at risk in the process, we can't always share the reasons we've concluded that one account is related to another."
Well-intentioned developers whose account has been flagged and suspended can always appeal the decision and, Samat promises, the appeal will be reviewed by a person, i.e., it's not an automated process.
He also says that they'll improve their communication with developers when it comes to rejections of apps due to specific policies and make their review and appeals process speedier as, among other things, they are expanding their evaluation and appeals review team.
A new permissions model
When announcing the changes planned for the upcoming Android Q, Google has delineated a number of changes that are aimed at improving users' privacy.
Changes will be made to the permissions model and Google has rolled out guidance for each of the (potentially dangerous) Android runtime permissions, so that developers can get their apps in line with the new requirements.
"To better protect sensitive user data available through these permissions, we restricted access to select use cases, such as when an app has been chosen by the user to be their default text message app," Samat explained.
"We understood that some app features using this data would no longer be allowed — including features that many users found valuable — and worked with you on alternatives where possible. As a result, today, the number of apps with access to this sensitive information has decreased by more than 98%. The vast majority of these were able to switch to an alternative or eliminate minor functionality."
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The Supreme Court of Hawaii reversed the decision of the Family Court and ruled in favor of Collins, stating that the Family Court erred in their judgment of determining that Collins and Wassell did not participate a premarital economic partnership. The Court remanded for further proceedings, recommending equalization of the division of assets.
State v. Decoite: Decoite was charged with having committed domestic abuse and the State filed a motion for the conviction to treat his crime as a "continuous course of conduct" over a two-year period. The Circuit Court determined that domestic abuse is an event versus a continuous conduct crime and thus dismissed the State's motion.
The Supreme Court of Hawaii affirmed the decision of the Circuit Court, agreeing that charges such as domestic abuse cannot be considered as continuous conduct offenses. The case as remanded for further proceedings. The act of defining crimes as continuous or discontinuous goes a long way to making the law code more specific, helping to clarify people's rights so that they have an adequate opportunity to defend themselves to prove their innocence.
Pila'a 400, LLC v. Bd. of Land & Natural Res.: Pila'a privately owns 383 acres of land, which naturally has a slope that leads to runoff into the ocean. Pila'a did construction work on the land which, among other side-effects, created heavy mud runoff into the ocean, greatly harming a coral reef. As a result, the Board demanded that Pila'a pay for the full restoration of the land and reef. Pila'a argued that it should not be held responsible because the Board does not have land-use rules in place or the authority to charge Pila'a for restoration that doesn't have a pre-determined guideline.
The Supreme Court of Hawaii ruled in favor of the Board. The Court decided that (1) the Board does not need to have previously determined guidelines or rules in order to charge Pila'a with the financial burden of restoration, and (2) that the Board has the authority to hold Pila'a responsible. This ruling is concerning because the financial burden that Pila'a is now responsible for was both unforeseeable and without the ability to estimate since there were no land-use guidelines to follow or measure against to uphold what restoration efforts will be deemed acceptable or complete.
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Q: Android: MPAndroidChart first Bar not showing properly I am using MPAndroidChart for plotting scatteredBarChart. The code is as follows:
Code:
public void setupScatteredBarChart(ArrayList<String> x, ArrayList<String> y1, ArrayList<String> y2 )
    {
        int maxYvalue = 0;
        final String[] x_name = new String[x.size()];
        for (int j = 0;  j <x.size(); j++)
        {
            String[] temp = x.get(j).split("-");
            x_name[j] = temp[0] + "/" + temp[1];
        }

        ArrayList<BarEntry> yVals1 = new ArrayList<BarEntry>();

        for (int i = 0; i < x_name.length; i++)
        {
            float val1 = Float.parseFloat(y1.get(i));
            float val2 = Float.parseFloat(y2.get(i));

            yVals1.add(new BarEntry(i, new float[]{val1, val2},getResources().getDrawable(R.drawable.ic_launcher)));

            float val_total = val1 + val2;
            int I = (int) Math.ceil(val_total);
            if (maxYvalue < I)
            {
                maxYvalue = I;
            }
        }

        chart_scattered = (BarChart) findViewById(R.id.chart_scattered);
        chart_scattered.setOnChartValueSelectedListener(Stat.this);
        chart_scattered.getDescription().setEnabled(false);

        chart_scattered.setMaxVisibleValueCount(40); // if more than 40 entries are displayed in the chart, no values will be drawn
        chart_scattered.setPinchZoom(false);      // scaling can now only be done on x- and y-axis separately
        chart_scattered.setDrawGridBackground(false);
        chart_scattered.setDrawBarShadow(false);
        chart_scattered.setDrawValueAboveBar(false);
        chart_scattered.setHighlightFullBarEnabled(false);
        chart_scattered.setDoubleTapToZoomEnabled(false);
        chart_scattered.setTouchEnabled(false);
        chart_scattered.setFitBars(true);
        chart_scattered.animateXY(800, 800);
        chart_scattered.getAxisRight().setEnabled(false);
        chart_scattered.getXAxis().setAxisMinimum(-0.5f); // adjust for showing first bar properly

        // Left Y axis
        YAxis leftAxis = chart_scattered.getAxisLeft();       // change the position of the y-labels
        leftAxis.setAxisMinimum(0f); // this replaces setStartAtZero(true)

        chart_scattered.getAxisLeft().setLabelCount(maxYvalue + 1, true);
        chart_scattered.getAxisLeft().setAxisMinValue(0f);
        chart_scattered.getAxisLeft().setValueFormatter(new MyYAxisValueFormatter());

        // Bottom X axis
        XAxis xLabels = chart_scattered.getXAxis();

        xLabels.setPosition(XAxis.XAxisPosition.BOTTOM);
        xLabels.setAxisMinimum(0f);
        xLabels.setGranularity(1f);
        xLabels.setValueFormatter(new IAxisValueFormatter() {
            @Override
            public String getFormattedValue(float value, AxisBase axis) {
                return x_name[(int) value % x_name.length];
            }
        });

        Legend l = chart_scattered.getLegend();
        l.setVerticalAlignment(Legend.LegendVerticalAlignment.BOTTOM);
        l.setHorizontalAlignment(Legend.LegendHorizontalAlignment.RIGHT);
        l.setOrientation(Legend.LegendOrientation.HORIZONTAL);
        l.setDrawInside(false);
        l.setFormSize(6f);
        l.setFormToTextSpace(4f);
        l.setXEntrySpace(6f);

        BarDataSet set1;

        if (chart_scattered.getData() != null && chart_scattered.getData().getDataSetCount() > 0)
        {
            set1 = (BarDataSet) chart_scattered.getData().getDataSetByIndex(0);
            set1.setValues(yVals1);
            chart_scattered.getData().notifyDataChanged();
            chart_scattered.notifyDataSetChanged();
        }
        else
        {
            set1 = new BarDataSet(yVals1, "");
            set1.setDrawIcons(false);
            set1.setColors(getColors());
            set1.setStackLabels(new String[]{"A", "B"});

            ArrayList<IBarDataSet> dataSets = new ArrayList<IBarDataSet>();
            dataSets.add(set1);

            BarData data = new BarData(dataSets);
            data.setValueTextColor(Color.WHITE);

            chart_scattered.setData(data);
        }
        chart_scattered.invalidate();
    }

Screen Capture:

Question:

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*How could the first Bar to be showing properly? I have researched a lot and added the following to the code but is still not successful as showing in the screen capture above.
chart_scattered.getXAxis().setAxisMinimum(-0.5f);
chart_scattered.setFitBars(true);

*As the date will go on increasing, could it set max 7 Bars and more than that, it has to be scrolled horizontally?
Thanks!

A: Question 1
remove this line from your code
xLabels.setAxisMinimum(0f);

will solve your problem.
Question 2
To only show the first 7 bars, use this..
chart_scattered.setVisibleXRangeMaximum(7f);

but this will not allow the user to scroll horizontally yet, if you want to enable scrolling, you'll have to remove this line from your code
chart_scattered.setTouchEnabled(false);

I am assuming you used the above line so the user can't highlight the bars. To keep that behavior, use this function..
chart_scattered.setHighlightPerTapEnabled(false);

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Cozy condo, great little getaway. Got there, parked and didn't drive again. Easy access to hill and village. After dark, take a walk out onto the ski hill with thermos of something hot, lie on the snow and star gaze...magic.
Arrived after a day of work and then travel so quite tired. Opened the door to a beautiful, spacious home that immediately felt like a retreat. We were delighted with all of the amenities, decks, garden, hot tub, fire place, it was more than we expected. The large, fully equipped kitchen was a wonderful space to cook in. Beautiful decor with lovely bedrooms and comfortable beds. Totally enjoyed our stay, return visit already booked for the winter ski season.
Pictures do not do this house justice - great owners, great location, room for every occasion, hot tube was great relaxer. Asked the family what was missing and their comment was it has it all!! Carolyn is an exceptional host. Even provided a bear in the backyard for gawkers :-). It was a dream family vacation made possible by a wonderful, warm home.
My wife and I and another couple enjoyed a wonderful and restorative few days in this beautifully decorated and well equipped condo. It is perfectly located near amenities and the gondola, which will take you to the chair lifts. Everything we needed was provided and exceptionally clean. We appreciated Carolyn's attentiveness and her consistently prompt and friendly response to any of our questions. The skiing was great and the hot tub was a blessing for some tired muscles! We would absolutely recommend this lovely home and would certainly return! Thanks again.
Great location at Panorama. Pizza place, grocery store, liquor store, hot tub and sauna all in this building. Less than a min walk from the Gondola to take you up to the main resort/base of the hill. Fully stocked condo with everything you need including a bbq! We stayed over Valentines/Family day long weekend with 5 adults and was the perfect amount of space. You can practically board/ski right to the front door of the building down the Toby hill which was awesome. Only issue was depending on your vehicle type (high truck) parking was limited plus it was a long weekend. We luckily found a spot right out front though. Would definitely book this condo again next time we travel to Panorama.
It's hard to describe the feeling of waking up in the morning and looking at your window and feeling the magnitude of your surroundings... a step outside, feel the air and there's really no stopping you! Our group had the best time in Panorama, and the chalet was the perfect spot to ski, eat great food, sit by the fire, hot tub, sleep and ski more! If you are going with a group this is an amazing option. We loved the intimacy of having everyone together. Whether we were playing cards, cooking, or relaxing, the layout was ideal for eveyone's needs. Hope to be back soon! Thanks so much for having us and making the stay so easy and welcoming!
This was a beautiful place to stay!! So clean when we arrived and the kitchen had everything you could dream of for cooking, etc. There was a group of 8 of us that stayed and we all loved it!! Only a short walk to all you need!! We will definitely be coming back!!!
Great destination for skiers with a wide choice of well- maintained runs. We stayed at 805 Horsethief, a nice place that perfectly fit our needs. Great value overall.
We very much enjoyed our stay in this beautifully decorated condo. With plenty of space for 2 couples and 4 college age kids, not only just to sleep but cooking, eating, drinking, enjoying the once a year (some might add deserved :-)) vacation. We wouldnt hesitate to stay here again and would fully recommend it to anyone with a group or large family.
There were four adults who stayed at 130 Toby Creek. We were so happy to see that the place was very clean and very well stocked- the kitchen and bathrooms had everything we could possibly need, and more. This condo is on the first floor, so it was easy to get to, especially carrying all of our gear. The General Store is right in the lobby of the condo which has everything you may have forgotten- at decent prices. 130 Toby Creek is also right next to the gondola which made it so easy to get to the upper village. This condo would be tight for space if you had any more adults staying over night, but there would be room if there were kids. We loved this condo and we would definitely stay again!
This was a great decision to stay at this condo - we have 4 children and it was perfect for our family of six and the view was amazing! The condo had everything we needed and we'd love to come back next year. The village itself was beautiful and I felt very safe with the kids walking around.
We stayed in March (four adults and three kids). The unit was all that was advertised but the service from Carolyn made it special. The check-in was very heplful and we very much appreciated help with parking a third vehicle. Six of us did four days of skiing so the short distance to the slope/lift was important. Such a nice house, made the whole experience that much more special.
With an impending trans atlantic family christmas visit pending and our Squamish home to small to accommodate everyone, we decided to make it a Panorama wonderland christmas and rent a larger home for the special guests Cedar Hollow was perfect. Spacious, comfortable and superbly located. It made an ideal 'staycation' home for us and holiday home for the visiting family and one that we would absolutely recommend and use again!
We were delighted to stay at 832 Horsethief Lodge! The property was clean and organized. It was exactly as it was described and shown. The location exceeded our expectations, it was perfectly situated within walking distance to everything in Panorama. Booking the property, getting information and understanding the process was made easy by Carolyn. Thank you so very much!!!
This condo is in a fantastic spot in Panorama to access to restaurants, shops and obviously the lifts. The place was very clean and comfortable there's everything you need. The perfect place for a ski getaway. I definitely recommend this place!
We stayed for 5 nights at this wonderful, high-end townhome. We had a wonderful time cooking great meals in the nice kitchen, socializing after a beautiful day in the slopes. We will most definitely be back!
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Where is Boracay and what are the most important cities near Boracay
Boracay Island is the charming Dora of the Philippines, which was classified as one of the ten most beautiful islands in the world, famous for its beauty and cleanliness of its beaches and white sands. India.
The island of Boracay is one of the most beautiful tourist destinations in the Philippines, which attracts thousands of tourist lovers from different countries of the world, to enjoy the unspoilt nature and enchanting atmosphere that captures souls. This island also has many entertainment places, various markets, and museums.
Below, we will learn together where the island of Boracay is in the Philippines, and the distances between it and the most important cities and Philippine islands.
Best Boracay hotels
Boracay Island has a distinguished group of hotels that enjoy the most beautiful views of the alluring island, and also provides its guests with the finest rooms and suites that were equipped with all the amenities, while providing the best services, and below we will display the list of the best hotels in the Philippines in Boracay Island based on the assessments of Arab visitors. . read more
Where is Boracay located on the map?
Boracay Island is located in the southwest of the Philippines, and is opposite the northwest corner of Panay Island. It traces the Visayes section, which is the central part of the country, as one of more than 7,000 islands formed for the Philippine archipelago.
You can see the map below to know exactly where Boracay is located on Google Maps.
The distances between Boracay Island, major cities and major islands:
After we learned about you and Boracay, which belongs to the State of the Philippines, let us now know where the island of Boracay is from the cities and islands nearby in the Philippines.
The distance between Boracay Island and Panay Island
The distance between the islands of Boracay and Banai is about 160 km according to Google Maps, and that distance can be traveled in approximately 4 hours by car via the highway, as shown in the following map.
The distance between Boracay Island and Tablas Island
The distance between Boracay Island and Tablas Island is about 210 km, and it is possible to travel from one of the two islands to the other in 8 hours and 34 minutes by car via the only road leading between them, and this is shown in the following Google Map.
The distance between Boracay Island and the capital, Manila
The distance between Boracay Island and Manila, the capital of the country, is about 442 km, according to Google Maps. This distance can be traced by car in approximately 12 hours via the highway.
As for the direction to the longest Caticlan road, the distance reaches about 544 km and can be reached in 18 hours and 35 minutes by car, and this distance can be traveled in 55 minutes by boarding the plane, as the following map will show.
The distance between Boracay and Negros Islands
The distance between the two islands is estimated at 419 km, and it is possible to travel from one of the two islands to the other in 9 hours and 53 minutes by car via the highway, while when we go to the western sea route, the distance is estimated at about 509 km, in a period of 12 hours and 45 minutes, and this is what Google Map shows next.
The distance between Boracay Island and Luzon Island
The distance between the islands of Boracay and Luzon is about 764 km, and that distance can be traveled in about 18 hours 17 minutes by car via the western highway, as shown in the following map.
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This Shiny app is an interactive app that allows users to visualize regression plots using custom or preset data sets. Also included in the app residual plots and the normal probability plot of residuals.

Important statistic values included are:
* p-value
* intercept
* slope
* adjusted R^2

The app can be viewed through the link below:
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How Are Schools Responding to Student...
School can be tough enough at times for kids who have a home, a warm bed and economic stability, but what of those who don't? It is estimated that at least one million students across the United States are currently homeless. Is enough being done in schools to handle this growing problem?
Crisis Situation
According to the U.S. Department of Education, the number of homeless students in public schools rose more than 40% between the 2006-07 and 2008-09 school years alone. The numbers by state are staggering; for instance, Texas saw a 139% increase in student homelessness during that period, with Iowa a close second at 136%.
And the numbers may be even higher, as many people might not readily admit that they have lost their homes and are now living with relatives, in shelters or, worse, on the streets. 'You don't really want a lot of people to know about that,' said John Elliott, supervisor of School Social Workers Services for Chesterfield County Public Schools in Virginia.
Student homelessness is widespread; hardly any area of the country has been untouched by it. It's an unprecedented problem, leaving one to wonder just how schools across the nation are handling this crisis.
Educating the Homeless
In accordance with the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act, which is funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, schools must provide homeless students with the same education it would offer any other student. Fortunately, most districts and cities seem to be meeting the challenge.
The Monarch School in San Diego is a public institution open only to homeless K-12 students. Chicago Public Schools works with homeless students through its Students in Temporary Living Situations Office. The Washtenaw Intermediate School District in Ann Arbor, Michigan, established the Education Project for Homeless Youth to make sure these students 'regularly attend and succeed in school', according to the district's website.
But it's not an easy task. Budget cuts and declining federal funds have made it tougher for schools to meet the needs of homeless students. And the growing numbers have made it harder, too; as many as 85% of homeless students now attend school, as compared to 25% at the time the McKinney-Vento Act was passed. Some schools dealing exclusively with homeless students are even filling waiting lists!
An Uphill Battle
The National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) outlines other ways in which schools can work with homeless students. Teacher education programs, communicating with parents and working closely with federal-mandated liaisons are among the suggestions NASP makes.
Also, school-to-school communication is crucial. While the McKinney-Vento law states that homeless students must remain in the school they originally attend no matter where their living accommodations are, in some cases students do move to another school. In these situations, the transfer of academic information and records must be maintained.
But in the end, schools can only do so much. To fully combat and even eradicate the reality of student homelessness, a lot has to happen beyond the schools. The economy needs to turn around, jobs need to be created and affordable housing needs to be available again. Stability outside of school may be the only way to truly support stability within the halls of academia.
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Without light we experience no architecture, to design good lighting the designer needs to understand clearly the principles and processes of visual perception.
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Studies have shown that carefully planned use of lighting in retail environment leads to more sales. It helps establish a store's image, attract customers inside, focus their attention and make products stand out. Good colour, contrast and balance between surfaces are important, but lighting shouldn't be over-designed.
Energy efficient retail lighting emphasizes good colour, contrast and balance between lighted surfaces. In order to achieve this Designing & Calculating the right LUX is extremely important.
You can choose from a variety of our products from ""Downlights, Wallwashers, Gimbals, Tracklight, Highbays etc to match your requirements, however our designers while designing will skillfully match the best suitable energy efficient products based on projects need and ambience requirements.
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Q: Is there any way to make a  take up a full row on mobile? I have a form that has a very simple layout:

On a desktop, I would like it to have 4 columns, each 25%. When it gets down to a mobile, I want the first td to be on its own row and be 100% width, then below that the other three are 33% wide.
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One cool trick: An interview
Rachel A. Rosen on writing, and on having writ Cascade
This interview was originally published in the May 1, 2022 edition of the Night Beats Extended Universe monthly newsletter. The interview was conducted by Sabitha Furiosa and Zilla Novikov, who was recently signed by The BumbleBuppy Press. You can subscribe at https://nightbeatseu.ca/newsletter/.
Photo of Rachel A. Rosen by Charlie Lucas
The Kickstarter for Rachel A. Rosen's debut novel, Cascade, outdid our wildest hopes—fully backed in 24 hours, and doubling the goal in less than a week. This month, we talk to Rachel about her book and her writing process.
Sabitha: What's the novel about?
Rachel: Climate catastrophe. Institutional failure. Disaster wizards. Cascade is set a generation after the titular event, brought on by climate change, returned magic to the world—for better or worse, but mostly worse. A small number of people are able to channel magical energy, and one of them, Ian Mallory, works for the Canadian government, using his precognitive abilities to keep the ruling minority party in power. But when the disaster he predicts is much larger than the usual sordid affair, expense scandal, or minor terrorist incident that he's hired to avert, it falls to the magic-loathing photojournalist Tobias, land rights activist Jonah, climate scientist Blythe, and Ian's emoji-spell wielding intern Sujay, to prevent a future cataclysm bigger than politics or ideology.
Cascade is now available for pre-order via Amazon.
Zilla: I adore Sujay and her relateable millennial lifestyle. What was the inspiration for writing her?
Rachel: Writers, particularly in genre fiction, are often advised to make their characters relatable, which I think is a laudable goal. My problem is that in much of the genre fiction that I read, "relatable" seems to translate to a blank-slate generic character. I keep encountering protagonists whose primary purpose is to serve as a wish-fulfilment stand-in for the reader. I prefer characters who are relatable because they seem like specific, real humans who you might bump into on the bus. I had this image of a girl in her bedroom, scrolling through emoji spells on Tumblr, and surprising herself when it turned out that they worked. She's at least in part inspired by some of my students in my early days of teaching, who loved nerd culture and seldom saw, at least in North American fiction, a main character who looked like them or came from the kind of places where they lived.
Sujay is in many ways my love letter to Scarborough, an area in Toronto where I worked for years. Much of it, including the neighbourhood where Sujay is from, is an urban planning and architectural afterthought, car-centric, underfunded, and ill-served by municipal infrastructure. And yet beyond that surface appearance, it's absolutely remarkable: culturally diverse, artistically vibrant, and politically engaged. Sujay's character is inspired by her neighbourhood and the people I knew there. She's an awkward, insecure mess, ill-suited to power and politics, and beneath the surface, positively brimming with magic.
Sabitha: The risk of writing political stories is that you can be overtaken by events. Did the election of Trump or the convoy in Ottawa change your writing?
Rachel: [laughter, followed by a lengthy episode of sobbing]. I absolutely had a crisis when the Ottawa convoy happened. I mean, so did the entire country, but my crisis was very personal and self-centred as for about a month there, I was convinced that the novel that I'd spent years writing was going to be made irrelevant by real-life events. Nor was I consoled when someone reminded me that Charles Stross—whose books very much influenced Cascade— had to scrap a plotline under similar circumstances.
I started the first scribblings that became Cascade around 2015, and there was actually a line in the original draft about the US electing a reality TV star as president and, well, we saw how that worked out. It's always a risk. I don't write fast enough to keep up with the creeping tide of global fascism, as it turns out. And outside of satire or comedy, you couldn't get away with writing a villain as one-dimensionally evil and stupid as, say, Trump or Putin. It would just seem cartoonish. And yet.
My only defence against reality overtaking fiction is to keep inserting incredibly bonkers elements into the plot. I suppose if Lovecraftian horrors ever do start to awaken in the Pacific Ocean, I'll have bigger problems than worrying that my novel is outdated.
Zilla: In many ways, Ian carries the heart of the story, but you choose not to make him a POV character in Cascade. Why did you go with that?
Rachel: The main reason is entirely pragmatic. He's precognitive. He knows the ending of the story from before the first chapter, so having him as a POV character and knowing his motivations would make it far less of a surprise for the reader. From the outset I wanted to make him an enigma that the reader comes to know through how other characters view him.
And he takes up a lot of space. Left to his own devices, he would take over the whole story the way he takes over the country before the novel begins.
That said, his POV is incredibly fun to write, and I've written a short story where we get to see it. (You can get your hands on it through the Kickstarter.)
Sabitha: The labyrinth is such a cool way to cast magic, and something I don't think I've seen in fiction before. What does the labyrinth mean to you?
Rachel: The entire magic system formed organically, where the story needed it. Aesthetically, I wanted a magic system that was rooted in the mundane. There are no wands or crystal balls in the Sleep of Reason universe. There are cell phones, fidget spinners, and spreadsheets that channel the feral magic of the world. Ian's magic focus was drawing, and he needed something to draw. The labyrinth was a symbol that appeared a few times in my life—I had a friend years ago who was a street artist and would spray paint them in the middle of roads or build them out of stone, and at one point I used a meditation labyrinth to get back into writing when I was going through a rough patch—so that became one of the facets through which magic gets revealed.
Zilla: This story could have been told as a political thriller or political satire. What drew you to write it as fantasy?
Rachel: Cascade actually did start out as a near-future political thriller, and it resisted being written as such until I relented and let it have wizards in it. As I said before, I write too slowly for my commentary on specific political events to be relevant, and a fantasy element allows for a degree of separation, particularly in magic realism where social commentary is expected to be oblique.
But I also just love fantasy as a genre, even if it's a prickly, combative sort of love. Speculative fiction offers a space for imaginative possibilities that realistic settings cannot. Political thrillers and satire can identify social ills and perhaps suggest solutions, but they don't allow for the transformation of the world as we know it. Sleep of Reason explores grim territory—colonialism, climate catastrophe, fascism—but it contains within it the potential for a radical reimagining of our relationship with the world and each other.
There's a joke right at the beginning about how magic is necessary for Ian's vision of politics to be realized. Perhaps the most fantastical element of Cascade is a well-meaning, socialist-leaning government actually getting elected in Canada. But this is why I write fiction and not policy documents.
Sabitha: There are a lot of writers in our audience. Do you have any advice on telling stories?
Rachel: Get yourself a community of other writers. That's it, that's my big piece of advice.
Most of us, at least in western countries, have this toxic notion of storytelling as an individual pursuit, the lone creative genius weaving stories out of their imagination. I tried this myself and stalled out numerous times before I started writing with other people either in the room or online. Having communities to encourage, commiserate, vent, criticize, brainstorm, and crowdsource ideas not just keeps me motivated but also adds depth and authenticity to my work. The Night Beats News' slogan is "it takes a village to write a novel," and Cascade absolutely took a village to write. If I'd known this one cool trick when I started out, I'd have a bookshelf full of work by now.
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Illuminating outdoor spaces around your home is beneficial for many reasons. Before investing in landscape lighting, you must decide the purpose you are trying to achieve. Do you want to highlight tall trees? Light a pathway to the front door? Illuminate a dark corner for security reasons? Once a decision is made, there are many ways to illuminate spaces and make your outdoor lighting look its best year round.
In-ground lights are set directly into the ground and are best for illuminating dark pathways and garden areas. They are also beautiful in vegetable and flower beds and highlight plants and blooming flowers throughout the year. They are also an excellent way to light and show off a perfectly manicured and green lawn throughout the year.
Post top lighting is perfect for illuminating large areas of the property. An electric contractor like Attaboy Electric Service LLC can help install these lights on roofs or high up in trees and are ideal to keep the property secure and make certain areas safer. During the summer months, post top lights illuminate evening cookouts, parties, and outside activities that last late into the night.
Tiki torches are low cost flame lamps that are convenient and easy to use. They can be moved anywhere in the yard where there is stable ground and emit light by burning citronella oil. A wonderful benefit of using citronella oil is its subtle scent keeps most bugs at bay. Use several to line a pathway in the backyard or to highlight a prominent feature in the yard.
LED string lights are lovely when used on a variety of areas in the backyard. They are beautiful when hung, draped or wrapped over pergolas, fences, patios and stair railings. Using less power than conventional lighting, they provide a subtle glow to any area. They are also perfect for illuminating decks during parties and romantic evenings.
Perfect for a covered patio over a dining table, a crystal chandelier provides a formal and elegant means of lighting any outdoor space. The crystals reflect light and add a lovely sparkle after the sun sets. It's ideal for dinner parties or intimate gatherings and will transform a space from dull to fabulous.
Explore many more options of using outdoor lighting to keep your yard looking its best and maximize the space. Your property will become a beacon of brilliant lights and will be an attractive addition to your yard for years to come.


EV maker Tesla Motors reported Q3 revenues of $50 million, an 88% increase from the prior quarter, reflecting ramping deliveries of the Model S, continued sales of the remaining Roadsters internationally, and an increase in powertrain component sales to Toyota for the RAV4 EV. The company produced 350 and delivered 253 Model S units in the quarter as well as 68 Roadsters. Progress on the full electric powertrain for the Mercedes Benz EV continues on schedule.
Non-GAAP net loss for the quarter was $97 million, or $(0.92) per share, and GAAP net loss was $111 million, or $(1.05) per share, based on 105.6 million weighted common shares outstanding. Gross margin for Q3 was negative 17%, in line with earlier guidance, primarily because the cost of automotive sales reflects the full burden of operating the Tesla factory allocated over a limited number of vehicles produced, along with launch-related variable cost inefficiencies, the company said.
Tesla is maintaining its 2012 revenue guidance of $400–$440 million, including the expectation of approximately 2,500–3,000 Model S deliveries to customers in Q4.
Production rate has grown from 5 cars per week at the beginning of the quarter to 100 cars per week by the end. That rate has doubled since last month and is now at more than 200 cars per week or 10,000 cars per year—the critical threshold needed for Tesla to generate positive operating cash flow, the company said. Tesla to double production again within a month and achieve the target rate of 400 cars per week or 20,000 per year.
Despite many short term costs associated with the ramp, Tesla nonetheless expects to get approximately halfway to the 25% gross margin target by end of year.
Research and development (R&D) expenses were $55 million on a non-GAAP basis and $62 million on a GAAP basis. The 19% sequential decrease in non-GAAP R&D expenses was primarily due to the shift of manufacturing expenses from R&D into cost of revenues as the Tesla Factory became fully operational.
Selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expenses were $32 million on a non-GAAP basis and $38 million on a GAAP basis. A modest increase in expenses for the expansion of our store network and service infrastructure was partially offset by a decline in general and administrative expenses.
Capital expenditures were about $69 million in Q3, as the company continued to build out the Tesla Factory and made final tooling payments to suppliers of Model S components. Most of the remaining tooling payments are expected to be made in Q4 based on our supplier terms.
Tesla concluded the quarter with total cash of $109 million. This includes short term restricted cash, primarily to prefund the first DOE loan payment due in December 2012. Just after quarter end, it raised $222 million in net proceeds in a follow-on offering. This brought total available cash to $330 million heading into Q4.
Tesla completed its draw down of the $465 million DoE loan facility in Q3. In October, it pre-funded its second loan payment, related to principal and interest due in March of next year.
Achieving positive free cash flow (cash flow from operations, inclusive of capital expenditures) in spite of short term cost inefficiencies.
An improvement in automotive sales gross margin due to higher volumes and planned cost reductions. Tesla reaffirmed its gross margin target of 25% in 2013 upon achieving the manufacturing efficiencies and planned cost reductions associated with its objective of 20,000 deliveries in 2013.
R&D spending to be flat in Q4, as it continues with further vehicle development, including introduction of smaller battery packs, and homologation for EU and Asian markets.
"Production rate has grown from 5 cars per week at the beginning of the quarter to 100 cars per week by the end."
"That rate has doubled since last month and is now at more than 200 cars per week"
Doubled during five(5) days of November? Perhaps TOO impressive, but best wishes..
Oops, if 3rd quarter ended Oct 1, double in Oct, double in Nov - great.


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Speed the Plough: Still going strong 30 years on
North Jersey rockers look ahead with 6 new tracks on retrospective out Sept. 17 on Bar/None, play Hoboken Arts & Music Festival Sept. 29
Speed the Plough performs at Mexicali Live in Teaneck, N.J. on July 18, 2013. (Photo © 2013, Steven P. Marsh)
I have to call myself a latecomer to Speed the Plough.
Sure, I knew them in the 1990s, and in 1996 even interviewed then-members Brenda Sauter and Rich Barnes for The Record, the newspaper then based in Hackensack, N.J. But by then the band was already 13 years into its career.
So, mathematically at least, that makes me a relative newbie. But, like most bands in the extended family of The Feelies, Speed the Plough has gone through many changes in personnel and has continued to make new, and often quite loyal, fans, throughout its three decades.
John Baumgartner joins The Feelies on July 8, 2013, during the band's final Fourth of July shows at Maxwell's. (Photo © 2013, Steven P. Marsh)
But this year, two years after its last album, STP is commemorating the three-decade mark with an album. The Plough and the Stars, available for preorder now by clicking here, may be a box set, but it's definitely no pine box ready for burial.
STP has always marched to the sound of its own drummer (now, and often, a Demeski!), with its somewhat pastoral sound. But it's also never stopped moving forward, however incrementally at times.
Sure, The Plough and the Stars features a 17-song retrospective disc, a live radio appearance from 1993 and a booklet full of reminiscences from band members from all eras along with friends of the band (yours truly included).
But there's also the forward-looking "Tag Sale" disc of six new tracks — a small but significant collection of new songs.
The album, on Hoboken's Bar/None label, is due out Sept. 17.
While STP's lineup has changed over the years, the husband-and-wife team of John Baumgartner and Toni (Paruta) Baumgartner have been at the heart of the band. The band's latest incarnation also includes Cindi Merklee, Ed Seifert, John Demeski and Mike Baumgartner.
The band also is playing a free show, along with The Feelies, at the Hoboken Arts & Music Festival, a hugely popular annual event that runs from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 29.
It should be full of surprises. Here's how Speed the Plough puts it on the band website:
We'll have a few special guests as we dust off a few of the older songs on The Plough and The Stars. Also on the bill are the mighty Stuyvesant. More details about set times, etc. to follow shortly.
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Fishing- tourism, an idea for a slow, sustainable holiday!
It's a different and unusual experience, suited to whoever wants to live Salento and its sea as only its connoisseurs do – the fishermen – pretending for a day to be someone who has always lived and worked there and is part of the wider context of marine ecotourism and involves the embarkation of non-crew members on fishing vessels for recreational-tourism purposes.
The Fishing tourism is a tourist-recreational activity that takes place aboard original boats used for small-scale fishing, aimed at spreading the culture of the sea and the heritage of knowledge and skills linked to trades and maritime traditions. The activities are conducted by professional fisherman using vessels which are equipped and registered for fishing, with all the necessary safety and hygiene equipment.
Activities include boat excursion, watching and participating in fishing activities, introduction to the fishing methods and gear, preparation of lunch/dinner on board or at shore, providing information on the marine environment and coastal biodiversity of the local area.
Gianna will teach you how to cook with the dainty fresh fish of the day telling about the seafaring traditions and recipes!
Activities can be conducted from May to September, depending on the fishing method and weather conditions.
Starting from the port of Torre Vado, you can leave for a journey full of unforgettable emotions.
With our friends, Captain Nicholas and the sailor Jonathan, we drive south-west, browsing for a mile where we will pull in the nets left in the sea by fishermen the previous day. Passengers who wish may help fishermen pull in their nets and cleaning the fish, or they can just have fun and relax watching the techniques of our fishermen.
We will continue putting back nets in the sea and we will make a nice stop to dive into the clear waters and spectacular of Salento. We'll stop off at the height of a wreck and, guided by our crew, we could see the remains of the sunken vessel, become a natural habitat for many varieties of fish.
Once back in the port, the fishermen will teach our guests the simple technique for the correct cleaning of the fish. Finally, after following the preparation of the traditional fish soup, we eat the catch of the day on board the vessel, paired with excellent local wines.
The smell of sea water, crystal clear, intense colors of the sunsets and the charm of a long and warm summer evening, rewards the fatigue of the long journey to the tip of the heel of Italy.


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Koda Kumi promoting her 2003 album Grow into One.
Kumiko Koda (known by her stage name of Kumi Koda or Koda Kumi (倖田 來未, Kōda Kumi?)), born on November 13th, 1982, is a famous Japanese Pop singer. She placed second in Avex's "Dream Audition" competition which lead to her being signed to the Rhythm Zone label, a subsidiary of Avex. She debuted with the single TAKE BACK. Following a variety of flops, she was almost dropped by her label, until she started to gain progress with her releases. Currently, she is one of the biggest solo female singers in Japan, and has an international following.
She is known among Final Fantasy fans for her songs, "Real Emotion" and "1000 no Kotoba" from Final Fantasy X-2, which featured on her single "Real Emotion/1000 no Kotoba", her album Grow into One and Best ~first things~. Kumi also voiced Lenne in the game's Japanese version.
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I manage to 'waste' hours on Pinterest.....see something I like....which takes me onto something else....and something else.....and suddenly an hour has disappeared.
I don't actually pin a massive amount.....and I hate to admit it but.....I rarely use what I have pinned.......so when G and I had a christmas crafting afternoon......I decided to actually go look at my christmas board....and found I'd got a quite a lot of stuff I really liked.
I was inspired by this pin......because it basically uses scraps.....and I've plenty of those.
I used some Brilliance moonlight ink to distress and stamp snowflakes.......some corrugated card for the tree trunk.....and scraps for the tree.
A few gems and wooden stars to finish off.....and the sentiments from part used sticker sheets. Can you see which letter I'd run out of?
Very simple,economical cards to make....though as is often the case.....simple didn't necessarily mean quick!!
I love both of these. I pin quite a bit, and often look at my boards, but frequently the card I end up with doesn't resemble the original all that much.
Oh I really like this idea. I' just getting starting on a crafty weekend & think I'll start with a card made from scraps! Thanks for the inspiration!
Great cards Jacky. I'm loving white ink on kraft card at the moment. It would work well with strips of washi tape too. You could have joined in with SIPIDI!
Oh I do love Pinterest! I pin a LOT of things and make a very small amount of the things I pin. :o) I love your cards, Jacky!
I too spend too long on pinterest! Love your cards and I am going to pin them lol!
Love the card and that it uses scraps!!
What a fantastic use of scraps! Great cards Jacky.
What a great way to use up scraps! These are fab Jacky!