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Saturday, January 30, 2016
Author and Bible teacher Sherri Burgess leads readers on her journey to understanding the purpose behind pain through the powerful story of her son Bronner’s earthly death. Using her rich, marvelous experiences of God’s works since her son’s heaven going, she provides comforting assurance that God truly is everything we need in this life. An empowering resource for small-group discussion or book clubs, this book is a call to action and a beckoning to know our Holy God like never before.
My thoughts: I appreciate Sherri's willingness to open up about the tragedy of her two year old son, Bronner, dying in a pool accident. The book is full of honest, raw feelings and recollections, helping other parents who have lost a child. She does a beautiful job of tying in scriptures and leaving one with a message of hope. As a mother of young children, this book was hard for me to read, but I feel like it not only helps those who have been through a tragedy, but also helps those who have friends who have been through losing a child to know what the pain is like.
I received this book from Litfuse in exchange for my honest review.
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My Big Run In With Small Town "Law"
At least I got a picture |
I’m going to warn you right now: This post is a rant. You have been warned.
I’m on tour this week, traveling through the heartland of our great country – northern Illinois, Iowa and South Dakota.
Yesterday, while driving through Mason City, IA I decided to stop and take a gander at the Frank Lloyd Wright Stockman House.
While crossing the main street in town, in my rented Ford Focus, I passed a car. It was a student driver car and it practically came to a stop in the middle of the intersection, so I passed it on the right hand side.
Suddenly, I heard a horn honking. Not just like “honk honk” but HONK HONK HONK HONK HONK HONK HONK… This guy had something important to honk.
Now, before I proceed with the rest of my charming small-town story, I’d like to note, it was Sunday afternoon and it was cold and gray. There was almost NO one outside and no one on the roads. I was probably driving about 20-25 mph at the time I passed this guy. I have a 100% clean driving record and in 22+ years of driving have only been pulled over twice for speeding and received only one ticket about 9 yrs ago. I’m far from being a reckless driver.
After the barrage of honks subsided, I realized this clown was now following me. When I got to The Stockman House, I parked at the curb and this self-appointed douche bag vigilante did the same and proceeded to get out of his car and approach mine, motioning to me to roll down my window like he was some sort of cop.
Now, in hindsight, it was at this point I should have just driven away, but honestly, for all I knew in a crap-hole town like Mason City, IA this guy maybe WAS the cop, so I thought I’d hear what he had to say.
At that point he told me I passed him illegally back at the intersection and he already called it into the police and it was probably going to cost me a $500 ticket. OK, so in hindsight, THIS is when I should have told him to told him to stop harassing me and driven off… over his toes.
He was condescending, he kept insisting I was from Alaska (apparently Alaska and South Dakota licence plates look alike?) and he was attempting to intimidate me by saying the police know him and he reported it so they might want to talk to me now… blah blah blah blah blah. Oooh! I’m shaking in my boots Mr 65 Year Old Fat Driving Instructor man.
This was one of those situations where I can now think of a million “should haves” – after the fact. But at the time I was so shocked and amazed at what was actually happening that I was kind of speechless. I also tend to be way to nice to people, overall, but I’m thinking of abandoning this policy.
I really don’t like to pull the race card or the female card, but let’s face it – people are fucking racist and sexist in this country. I’m not saying it’s so much better in other countries, but it’s 2011 and it’s time for America to get its shit together. If you can’t treat your fellow Americans, who aren’t the same as you, with respect then go back to where YOU came from.
Was this a racist incident? I don’t know but I’m leaning toward yes and I guarantee you it was a sexist incident. There is no way that fat, somewhat elderly white man would have had the balls to approach and verbally assault and threaten a grown OR young white man or man of color, or probably even a black female – because of FEAR. But a small, young looking Asian woman? That’s someone he felt he could take and he even admitted to me, after I talked him out of his arrogant tree, that he thought I was “much younger”. Thanks for the compliment pops, but I’m not some scared little FOB girl you can frighten, although I did let him waste WAY too much of my time.
I’d like you to take a look at the demographics of the sweet town of Mason City, IA:
Mason City, the much beloved town of Meredith Wilson’s The Music Man, is a bunch of uneducated, middle aged-elderly white people. So why am I shocked that I have some sort of questionably to blatantly racist incident when I am in smaller towns in Iowa? I need to give small town Iowa more credit for what it is. Small in more ways than one.
Last time I was in a small town in Iowa, I sat in a mom and pop diner and listened to two women behind me go on and on about how much they disliked some “oriental” guy because of the way he smelled and dressed. And he wasn’t just an “oriental” guy, they literally said he was “some kind of oriental” and the disdain in their voices was blatant.
In all fairness, it’s not just Iowa. Iowa is just on my shit list right now because I’ve been there a lot recently. I’ve had shady incidents all over the country but particularly in the upper Midwest. This is espeially disheartening to me because I grew up in Minnesota and I hated it for this reason, 20+ years ago! I got teased a lot as a kid and I couldn’t wait to leave, but I hoped it would have changed a bit by now. I guess not?
Probably the worst racist incident I’ve ever had was when I was living in South Minneapolis. A woman in a truck got mad at me for not letting her cut in front of me in a long line of cars at a light. She rolled down her window and started screaming at me, “You stupid chinky bitch! You people can’t drive because of your fucked up chinky eyes! Learn how to drive you stupid chink bitch!” She went on for the entire light. The best part is when I started to say something back to her, she would roll up her window. All racists are cowards.
With all the recent racism against Asians and Asian Americans highlighted in the media (the Alexandra Wallace video, the negative Japanese earthquake responses, Gilbert Godfrey jokes on Twitter, etc) I admit I’m a little on edge. I’m tired of being treated like a foreigner in my own country. I’m tired of having to politely answer ignorant questions and educate stupid people in awkward situations. I’m sick of reading friends’ blogs and finding out their little children are being called niggers and chinks on the playground. None of this is acceptable and if you think people of color, people who are gay, people who are non-Christian are ruining the United States then GET THE FUCK OUT and find yourself a better place to live. YOU are the ones ruining this country. You are the ones spreading hate and fear, brainwashing your children with the same poison. SHUT UP! I feel sorry for your kids and it pisses me off that you think you represent “Christian” values when all you are is the devil here on earth. People who live out a true Christian example are embarrassed by you. Over 75% of the people in the US identify as “Christian” but I sure don’t see 75% of the people in this country acting like Christians. And yes, yes I did go there. Don’t get your undies in a bunch. Or do. I don’t really care.
And for those of you who aren’t bigoted a-holes, it’s still your responsibility to teach your children to treat all people with respect and kindness. If you don’t teach anti-racism and anti-hate to your kids, then it’s open season on their minds at school, on the playground, at the mall – they will be taught by someone else. If that’s what you want, then say nothing and act like it dosen’t affect you so it doesn’t matter.
And to my white friends who act so shocked and surprised when I tell them these things happen, well screw you too. Believe it and be part of the solution.
I’m now going to brave some cooler temps and go for a run outside in Madison, SD. This town is one tenth the size of Mason City, IA. Let’s hope things so smoothly.
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Whether you're new to a job you don't feel quite ready for, or need to prove you're prepared to take on a big promotion, sometimes you're forced to fake it.
Self-delusion--tricking yourself into feeling more competent than you really are--is often productive, research shows. The reality might be that you feel ill-equipped, but a few adjustments to how you present yourself and your work turn that initial sinking feeling into, "I can't believe I really did it."
So wipe your sweaty palms, take a breath, and get ready to jump in.
Charts and graphs lend an air of credibility--even if the data isn’t adding new information--according to a paper in the journal Public Understanding of Science by Brian Wansink of the Cornell University Food and Brand Lab.
Most word processing programs come with graph templates, so you don’t have to be a designer or statistician to create an accurate, attractive graph. Presenting facts and percentages alone washes over your reader in a numeric blur, but adding a simple line graph to your next progress report looks a lot more impressive.
Sixty-five percent of us are visual learners. Using slide shows, videos, and infographics to make your work more memorable.
Looking the part is also part of visual cues. If you’re standing in front of a well-researched, visually dynamic presentation with terrible posture and a distractingly wrinkled dress shirt, you’re undermining your hard work.
Mom was right. Our postures are terrible--hunched from spending days over a keyboard or craning down at a cell phone. More than half of our communication is relayed via body language. Friendly eye contact, a firm handshake, and good postureall affect how we’re perceived before we open our mouths to speak.
When you’re feeling like a fraud, remember how far you’ve come. Think about the accomplishments you’ve had recently, big or small, boosts your confidence when it feels easier to give up. Start jotting down what you accomplish every day, and those little wins add up.
Being humble and gracious is tough sometimes, especially at work, when much of how you’re perceived is weighed by what you’ve tangibly done for the company. Including others in your day builds connections of trust. And when you’re feeling frazzled and someone says, “How can I help?” take them up on the offer. Doing everything yourself isn’t a sign of masterful work ethic--it’s a symptom of mistrust, unhealthy perfectionism, and a precursor to burnout.
All of this aside, being true to yourself is a big factor in how competent you appear.
Pushing yourself outside of your professional comfort zone is one thing: Waiting until you’re ready to take on a new project or welcome extra responsibility, and the opportunity passes by. But pretending you’re fine when you’re constantly stretched to the limit is another.
“Acting with a sense of authenticity means being yourself wherever you are,” says Stewart Friedman, a professor at the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School. Being convincingly competent--even when you feel like you’re in over your head--“starts with knowing what you care about, and then being able to express that in ways other people can relate to,” he says.
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There's been increasing support for the number of H-1B visas, for highly skilled workers. Large tech companies are leading the push for the increase, but many of the visas go to workers at large consulting firms.
The tech industry wants more skilled workers — from overseas. Companies are lobbying hard for Congress to raise the limit on H-1B visas — visas for people with specialized skills — researchers, for instance, or software engineers.
Brad Smith, Microsoft's general counsel, recently told NPR that more H-1B visas can't help but be good for the country.
"We need to continue to attract some of the best and brightest people in the world to come and join us in world-leading [research and development] efforts," Smith said.
But that "best-and-brightest" argument doesn't quite match up with reality — especially when you look at which companies are using the most H-1Bs.
Who Is Using the Visas?
If you scroll through the government's visa data, you notice something surprising. The biggest employer of foreign tech workers is not Microsoft — not by a long shot. Nor is it Google, Facebook or any other name-brand tech company. The biggest users of H-1Bs are consulting companies, or as Ron Hira calls them, "offshore-outsourcing firms."
"The top 10 recipients in [the] last fiscal year were all offshore-outsourcers. And they got 40,000 of the 85,000 visas — which is astonishing," he says.
Hira's a professor of public policy at the Rochester Institute of Technology. He's also the son of Indian immigrants and has a personal interest in questions of labor flow across borders.
For the past decade, he's been studying how consulting firms use temporary work visas to help American companies cut costs. He says they use the visas to supply cheaper workers here, but also to smooth the transfer of American jobs to information-technology centers overseas.
"What these firms have done is exploit the loopholes in the H-1B program to bring in on-site workers to learn the jobs [of] the Americans to then ship it back offshore," he says. "And also to bring in on-site workers who are cheaper on the H-1B and undercut American workers right here."
The biggest user of H-1B last year was Cognizant, a firm based in New Jersey. The company got 9,000 new visas. Following close behind were Infosys, Wipro and Tata ‑‑ all Indian firms. They're not household names, but they loom large in tech places like the Seattle suburbs.
Rennie Sawade, a software designer with 30 years of experience, grew up in Michigan — watching the decline of the auto industry. And so, he went into computers in search of a more secure career. But that's not how it turned out.
"Basically, what I see is, it's happening all over again," Sawade says.
Programmers like him tend to be freelancers, or contract workers, and the big consulting firms are the competition. Sawade remembers when he almost landed a plum job at Microsoft.
"I remember having phone interviews and talking with the manager, having him sound really excited about my experience and he was going to bring me in to meet the team," Sawade recalls.
And then: nothing. He called his own placement agency to find out what happened.
"And that's when they told me, 'Oh, they hired somebody from Tata Consultancy.' And they actually told me on the phone, the woman I was talking to said her jaw just dropped when they found out how little Microsoft was paying this person from Tata Consultancy to do this job," he says.
Sawade is active in the labor organization WashTech, so he gets complaints from IT workers around the country. The H-1B consultancies are especially big in banking, insurance and pretty much any industry that runs on big computer systems maintained by aging, increasingly expensive American tech workers.
He laughs at the notion that a cost-cutting insurance company somewhere is in dire need of hotshot foreign programmers with specialized skills. Because the businesses require current employees to train the new hires from India, he says.
"And maybe the people from India aren't necessarily there to replace them — at least not right away. They're just learning the job," Sawade says.
Learning the job, he says, so the consulting firm can eventually provide the same service from somewhere cheaper.
What H-1B Employers Say
NPR repeatedly tried to interview the biggest H-1B users, but none agreed to talk. We were able to reach Dean Garfield, head of the Information Technology Industry Council, which counts Cognizant among its members.
"Some of the companies are companies — yes — that are providing services that bring greater efficiencies to businesses. But what's wrong with that?" Garfield says.
He rejects the notion that Cognizant is using foreign tech workers to undercut Americans. He points out that H-1B workers are supposed to be paid "prevailing wages."
In practice, though, that rule is rarely enforced. In a 2011 report, the U.S. Government Accountability Office said worker protections are "weakened by several factors" and that oversight is "cursory."
Garfield acknowledges the system isn't perfect.
"The main, legitimate criticism right now — which is one we would level as well — is that the accountability mechanisms are not fully integrated and not seamless. It's more a 'check the box,' " he says.
But he also takes exception to criticism that lumps the consulting firms together — something he calls "offensive."
"There is a lot of anti-India sentiment in many of the criticisms and articles around this that I think are completely unfounded and unnecessary," Garfield says.
But it's not offensive to Neeraj Gupta, who is a U.S. citizen. He came here on a student visa for his master's degree in electrical engineering.
Gupta spent part of his career working for the Indian consulting firm Patni (now called iGate), and he says it was obvious they were using H-1B workers to replace Americans.
It happened on almost every one of his projects, he says. On some of those projects even the clients had misgivings.
"I had people come to me and tell me that the No. 1 issue that they faced — even as they were offering this work — was the fact that they had longstanding employees, and the implications of them losing their jobs," Gupta says.
He now runs what he calls a "domestic outsourcing" company — also a consultancy, but his workers are American.
So he does have an incentive to criticize the H-1B system. At the same time, he doesn't want to eliminate it. He believes U.S. tech companies are in dire need of highly skilled foreign workers. The problem, he says, is that so many of the visas are gobbled up for middle-of-the-road tech jobs already being done by Americans.
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How did you learn about Art of Hosting (please add the date and place) and what attracted you to it?
I am now a steward of the Art of Hosting and the art of Participatory Leadership. I attended my first AoH in 2005 on Bowen Island. My work is primarily in New York City where I work with women leaders who are coming forward everywhere to create new relationships, structures and practices to generate our next level of being together.
What is the primary field/topic/focus in your hosting work?
Women as Leaders
Youth work - Inter-Generational Work
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... [capitalist] relations constitute the initial scaffolding of the state's institutional materiality and of the relative separation from the economy that stamps its framework as an apparatus: they are the only possible starting point for analysis of the state's relationship with classes and class struggle. Changes in the state themselves refer above all to the struggles of social classes. These constitute the framework of modification in the role and economic activities of the state, each of which has particular effects upon the state.- Nicos Poulantzas 1980, p.53
Sunday, 24 January 2016
Be afraid. There is a strong possibility State, Power, Socialism by Nicos Poulantzas is going to get the Lukacs/Mill/Gramsci blogging treatment. Consider yourselves warned. In the mean time, here's one of Poulantzas's notes on studying the state.
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Fox’s new reality TV series “Murdoch & Son” premiered July 19th with a 2-hour debut featuring the ‘Old Man’ Rupert Murdoch testifying (but not under oath) and answering questions with his son James before a committee of the British Parliament. While there were occasional moments of hilarity, such as Rupe — a billionaire known for micromanaging his global media empire to the extent that he has fired low-level employees in remote outposts for minor offenses — claiming he had no idea what the top officers of his corporation were up to because, well, he was just so busy doing something else. James himself made impassioned, if preposterous, pleas of his boneheaded ignorance of crimes committed before his very eyes, but he couldn’t match Dad on the giggle-meter. The question is, will audiences believe this kind of broad farce that seems more scripted than real, and Rupert’s declarations that he’s been humbled, and that he is happy to accept the blame as long as there aren’t any consequences? Moreover, will anyone buy Rupe’s logic that, after confessing he was blind to everything happening in his organization, including large payouts for lawsuits involving illegal hacking and arrests of prominent reporters, he is just the man to put things right? That requires a brand of faith available only to those who also worship a Flying Spaghetti Monster as creator of the universe.
Following “Murdoch & Son” we were greeted by the one-hour kick-off of “Rebekah with a ‘K’,” a reality-pod nod to the classic Mary Tyler Moore/His Girl Friday ‘woman in a screwball newsroom’ genre. The plot: henna-haired post-feminist Rebekah Brooks finally lands the editor’s job at one of the world’s largest-circulation newspapers but, once she’s achieved her ambition, her underlings hilariously sabotage her future as they engage in wrongdoing behind her back. Forced to resign and ultimately arrested for their criminal behavior, Rebekah fights back in the only way she knows how — by alluding she was unfit for her high-powered position by dint of her extraordinary obliviousness and neglect. In this writer’s opinion, Fox made a blunder by unveiling this show in the same ‘testifying before Parliament’ format as “Murdoch & Son,” and it shows a real lack of imagination that the producers saddled her with the same sort of incredible excuses used by Rupert and James. Still, the contents of a laptop computer, some personal papers, and a cell phone ‘accidentally’ disposed of in a trash bin near Rebekah’s house and traced to her husband may render enough surprises in future episodes to keep viewers coming back.
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"Tempting as it is to lay all the blame at the door of a deceased wayward Spanish architectural genius, his stylised fashion of working and the strained relationship between his widow and RMJM in Edinburgh, the analysis of the auditor general is unimpeachable.
"Costs rose because the client (first the secretary of state and latterly the parliament) wanted increases and changes or at least approved of them in one manifestation or another." and "I have some surprise that he (referring to Donald Dewar) did not leave it to the parliament both on location and what was included." and "What I was asked to do was make recommendations, not write letters of dismissal. "I trust those responsible, political leadership and civil servants, that they will read very carefully what I have identified as significant. "I simply don't understand why if you get independent cost consultants who give you a risk analysis you then ignore that advice." |
The final two sentences above need to be examined very carefully. My general reaction is that whilst Lord Fraser has reached broadly the correct conclusions, the report is not nearly hard-hitting enough; however, in the carefully moderate language that he has used, I think Lord Fraser has indicated what he would really like to have said in those two sentences, but clearly felt he could not permit himself to do in a formal report. Whilst at one level I can understand, if not condone, his extreme discretion of language, I fear that this report will quietly be filed away and not acted upon decisively. Of course there there will be a lot of 'sound and light' in the media, and on little blogs like this, but the machinery of politics and government that allowed this fiasco to happen will just grind on relentlessly and nothing will really change and few (if any) lessons will be learned. And no-one, or very few, will be forced out of positions funded by us poor suckers, the taxpayers. And politicians have the impertinence, not to mention the brass neck, to continue to wonder why the public is disillusioned with them.
Read what some others think here, plus some comments from some of our political 'betters' here, although I doubt if the political parties they represent would have given us a better outcome had they been in the Scottish Executive (.. but of course one of the commenting Parties, the Liberal Democrats, were - they have some nerve!).
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If you are looking to play blackjack on the net, you should know that there are chemin de fer software organizations out there that can be trusted. These companies are earning more than enough money from real losers that they have no real interest in taking you for a ride. Ordinarily the picture is that twenty percent of online players are giving these online casinos ninety percent of their earnings. They are constantly looking for new gamblers, so they ensure that it is very lucrative for you to join them. The hook they employ is called a bonus.
If you are an accomplished chemin de fer player and understand the basic black jack strategy you will have a disadvantage of about half of a percent. So if the casino needs you to place $50 worth of bets prior to taking the cash out you could lose each wager resulting in nothing to take out or you could win each of the wagers and have 100 dollars to withdraw but on average you shall end up with forty dollars to sixty dollars to withdraw. So learn the basics in blackjack in advance of starting to play. If not then you might consider playing another casino game like baccarat or craps. Here you’ll have a bit more than a one percent disadvantage. It’s recommended that you wager the table’s min. every time you bet.
It is easiest to play on credit. When you start gambling your credit card is charged but a few days later it receives a credit by the same company.
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Please read Luke 9:51-10:15 & Matthew 11:20-24
And it came about, when the days were approaching for His ascension, that He resolutely set His face to go to Jerusalem; Luke 9:51 NIV
Yeshua’s focus was on the joy set before Him in His ascension (Hebrews 12:2) as He fulfilled Isaiah 50:4-7:
The Sovereign Lord has given me a well-instructed tongue,
to know the word that sustains the weary.
He wakens me morning by morning,
wakens my ear to listen like one being instructed.
The Sovereign Lord has opened my ears;
I have not been rebellious, I have not turned away.
I offered my back to those who beat me,
my cheeks to those who pulled out my beard;
I did not hide my face from mocking and spitting.
Because the Sovereign Lord helps me, I will not be disgraced.
Therefore have I set my face like flint, and I know I will not be put to shame.
Because the Sovereign Lord helps me, I will not be disgraced.
Therefore have I set my face like flint, and I know I will not be put to shame.
…and He sent messengers on ahead of Him, and they went and entered a village of the Samaritans to make arrangements for Him. But they did not receive Him, because His face was proceeding toward Jerusalem. Luke 9:52-53 NASB
On the way to Judaea from Capernaum, Yeshua’s road probably lay over Mount Tabor, past Little Hermon (see Luke 7:11), past Nain, Enaor, and Shunem. The first Samaritan village at which He would arrive would be En Gannim (Fountain of Gardens), now Jenin, a pleasant village at the first pass into the Samaritan hills.
The Samaritans were a very religious people. Like the Jews, they were looking for Messiah, but their expectations were different.
These Samaritan Israelites kept the Hebrew Torah and cultic practices. They called themselves “the sons of Israel” or “Shomrim” (the keepers), considering themselves the be the keepers of the old ways, the ancient faith, the covenant promise. The Samaritans followed in the footsteps of the northern kingdom of Israel before them in opposing the worship of God in Jerusalem, convinced that the centre of Israel’s worship should be the mount of YHWH’s covenant blessing (Deuteronomy 27:12), Mount Gerizim, where they had built their own temple to Yahweh. They had a fourfold creed:
1. One God – YHWH
2. One Prophet – Moses
3. One Book – Torah
4. One Place – Mt Gerizim
The Jews (Judean Israelites) and Samaritans (Samaritan Israelites) each believed that they were the true worshippers of God and that the others were heretics and imposters who had taken the wrong path when the kingdom had separated into two after Solomon’s death.
Samaritans in the city of Sychar had been the first to believe that Yeshua is “the Christ, the Saviour of the world.” (John 4) Yeshua now sent messengers ahead of Him into a smaller Samaritan village but the message they gave did not result in the same acceptance of Messiah. The reason Luke gives was Yeshua’s determination to go to Jerusalem. It is not clear whether their lack of receptiveness was due to the conflict between Jews and Samaritans over where the proper place to worship God is or, like the talmidim, was lack of acceptance of His purpose in pursuing the path to His death in Jerusalem. Now Yeshua had not only religious Jews, but also religious Samaritans rejecting Him.
If Anyone Will Not Welcome You
When His disciples James and John saw this, they said, “Lord, do You want us to command fire to come down from heaven and consume them?”
But He turned and rebuked them, and said, “You do not know what kind of spirit you are of; for the Son of Man did not come to destroy men’s lives, but to save them.”
And they went on to another village. Luke 9:54-56 NASB
The Sons of Thunder were living up to their nickname. Possibly stirred up by Yeshua’s continued insistence that He was going to be rejected and killed and by seeing Elijah during Christ’s transfiguration and remembering how he had called down fire. Such a demonstration of divine power would make them feel a whole lot more secure. It was not Messiah’s calling and He immediately rebuked them for such a destructive suggestion. Yeshua had previously given them instructions for when a town did not receive them: “If anyone will not welcome you or listen to your words, leave that home or town and shake the dust off your feet.” Matthew 10:14 NIV His Word does not change – they left that town and went on to another Samaritan village that would gladly receive them.
Demands of Discipleship
As they continued into Judea this crowd attracted attention and many came out to see Yeshua. They wanted the rewards of discipleship but were not prepared to pay the price.
As they were going along the road, someone said to Him, “I will follow You wherever You go.”
And Jesus said to him, “The foxes have holes and the birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay His head.”
And He said to another, “Follow Me.”
But he said, “Lord, permit me first to go and bury my father.”
But He said to him, “Allow the dead to bury their own dead; but as for you, go and proclaim everywhere the kingdom of God.”
Another also said, “I will follow You, Lord; but first permit me to say good-bye to those at home.”
But Jesus said to him, “No one, after putting his hand to the plough and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God.” Luke 9:57-62 NASB
Apostello 70 Others
After this, the Lord appointed seventy other talmidim and sent (apostello) them … Luke 10:1a CJB
Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers states: Some MSS. of importance give “seventy-two,” but the evidence preponderates in favour of the reading “seventy.”
Although many were not willing to pay the price of discipleship, there were still many who did, enough for Yeshua to appoint another 70 and apostello them into the harvest.
There was much significance in Yeshua appointing seventy others.
(1) In Judaism the natural order is represented by the number 7. G‑d chose to create the world in 7 days, resulting in a week that consists of 7 days. Any number times 10 represents the completeness of that number. Thus, 7 times 10 (seventy) represents the completion of the natural order – each aspect of nature is complete.
(2) Torah (Genesis 10) lists seventy descendants of Noah after the Great Flood, and tells us, “These are the families of the sons of Noah . . . the nations were separated on the earth after the flood.” (Genesis 10:32)
(3) 70 Seventy members of Jacob’s family moved down to Egypt (Genesis 46:27, Exodus 1:5), where they would become the nation of Israel.
(4) After God delivered Israel from Egyptian slavery 70 seventy elders were appointed by Moses to help him in his work of teaching and judging the people (Numbers 11:16), and to these the spirit of prophecy had been given that they might bear the burden with him.
(5) In the Feast of Tabernacles a great sacrifice of seventy oxen was offered as on behalf of all the non-Israelite members of the great family of mankind (Lightfoot, Hor. Hebr. in Joann. 7).
(6) The Sanhedrin or great Council of scribes and priests and elders consisted of seventy members besides the president, the number having been fixed on the assumption that they were the successors of those whom Moses had appointed.
(7) Israel has seventy holy days every year – 52 Shabbatot, the 7 days of Pesach, the 7 days of Sukkot, 1 day of Shmini Atzeret, 2 days of Rosh Hashanah, 1 day Yom Kippur.
(8) Israel suffered seventy years of exile in Babylon (Jeremiah 29:10).
(9) “Seventy ‘sevens’(weeks) are decreed for your people and your holy city to finish transgression, to put an end to sin, to atone for wickedness, to bring in everlasting righteousness, to seal up vision and prophecy and to anoint the Most Holy Place.” Daniel 9:24
(10) LXX Septuagint (from the Latin for “seventy“) is the name of the Greek translation of the Tanakh (Hebrew Bible) commissioned by the Egyptian king, Ptolemy II Philadelphus (reigned from 285-246 BC). The full title (Ancient Greek: Ἡ μετάφρασις τῶν Ἑβδομήκοντα, lit. ‘The Translation of the Seventy‘) derives from the story that it was translated into Greek by 70 Jewish scholars or, according to later tradition, 72: six scholars from each of the Twelve Tribes of Israel, who independently produced identical translations.
These Seventy were ‘others’ Gk hetros = another who is different, a different group with a different mission. The mission of the Seventy is clearly distinguished from and contrasted with that of the Twelve by the word ‘others’ hetros. The Twelve were prohibited from going beyond Jews; the Seventy were under no such restriction. The number 12 had reference to the number of the Israeli tribes; that of 70 was representative of all the nations. None the less, much of the charge given to either is given to both – they had the same message, and both were sent to prepare for Christ’s personal ministry.
As the 12 had been, these 70 were apostello – commissioned, sent on a defined mission. Apostello focuses back on the source (the one sending) to strongly connect the sender the one sent, so this verb is used to emphasise the close connection of Yeshua (as the sender) to believers that He commissions. This is in contrast to the more general Greek term for ‘to send’, pempo.
…and sent them on ahead in pairs to every town and place where He Himself was about to go. He said to them, “To be sure, there is a large harvest. But there are few workers. Therefore, plead with the Lord of the Harvest that he speed workers out to gather in his harvest.” Luke 10:1b-2 CJB
Yeshua had said this before apostello the twelve, now we have a further fulfilment in the apostello of the seventy others. It was a lesson for the twelve as much as for the seventy – they were not to try to “own” the ministry and forbid others to partake in it, as indeed they had recently done. All disciples are called to minister, all saints are called to minister – to know Jesus and make Him known, to introduce others to Him.
“Get going now, but pay attention! I am sending you out like lambs among wolves. Don’t carry a money-belt or a pack, and don’t stop to shmoose with people on the road (but make haste to tell as many as possible about me, for the time is short).
“Whenever you enter a house, first say, ‘Shalom!’ to the household. If a seeker of shalom is there, your ‘Shalom!’ will find its rest with him; and if there isn’t, it will return to you. Stay in that same house, eating and drinking what they offer, for a worker deserves his wages — don’t move about from house to house.
“Whenever you come into a town where they make you welcome, eat what is put in front of you. Heal the sick there, and tell them, ‘The Kingdom of God is near you.’
“But whenever you enter a town and they don’t make you welcome, go out into its streets and say, ‘Even the dust of your town that sticks to our feet we wipe off as a sign against you! But understand this: the Kingdom of God is near!’ I tell you, it will be more tolerable on the Day of Judgment for S’dom than for that town.” Luke 10:3-12 CJB
Then he began to denounce the cities where most of his mighty works had been done, because they did not repent. “Woe to you, Chorazin! Woe to you, Bethsaida! For if the mighty works done in you had been done in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago in sackcloth and ashes. But I tell you, it will be more bearable on the day of judgment for Tyre and Sidon than for you. And you, Capernaum, will you be exalted to heaven? You will be brought down to Hades. For if the mighty works done in you had been done in Sodom, it would have remained until this day. But I tell you that it will be more tolerable on the day of judgment for the land of Sodom than for you.” Matthew 11:20-24 ESV
“Woe to you, Korazin! Woe to you, Beit-Tzaidah! For if the miracles done in you had been done in Tzor and Tzidon, they would long ago have put on sackcloth and ashes as evidence that they had changed their ways. But at the Judgment it will be more bearable for Tzor and Tzidon than for you! And you, K’far-Nachum, will you be exalted to heaven? No, you will be brought down to Sh’ol! Luke 10:13-15 CJB
Yeshua did miracles out of compassion for the people, but it was not just compassion for their physical state. They were sheep without a shepherd and He was calling them to Himself as the Good Shepherd. Yet they received the miracles but did not repent, did not recognise their need to come under the Good Shepherd’s care. The Greek word translated “repented” in Vs 13 is metanoeo = “to think differently afterwards“; it focuses on the change of behaviour proceeding from a change in thinking; it starts seeing the thing from God’s point of view after being liberated from one’s own carnal perspective. Experiencing miracles did not cause the people of Chorazin, Bethsaida, or Yeshua’s ministry capital of Capernaum, to start thinking differently – they continued on as they had done before.
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4. The Holy Bible: The Amplified Bible. 1987. 2015. La Habra, CA: The Lockman Foundation.
5. Yehuda Shurpin: Why is 70 Special? And ten instances in Jewish tradition where 70 is significant. Chabad.com [Online] Sited October 23rd 2022. https://www.chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/940857/jewish/Why-Is-70-Special.htm
6. Rev. E. H. Plumptre, D.D. Edited by: Charles John Ellicott. Luke 10:1. Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers. Bible Hub. [Online] Sited October 23rd 2022. https://biblehub.com/commentaries/luke/10-1.htm
7. Dr. Elana Yael Heideman. ISRAEL AND THE MEANING OF 70. The Israel Forever Foundation. [Online] Sited October 23rd 2022. https://israelforever.org/interact/blog/israel_and_the_meaning_of_70/
In the comments section below share your thoughts on what you have read and answer some of the following questions…
*Jesus knew the Father’s will and determined to follow it even when it led to suffering and death – does the gospel we preach include such willingness?
* Jesus’ disciples sent to this Samaritan village appeared to fail as the villagers rejected Him instead of welcoming Him as Messiah from their message. What can we learn from Jesus’ response of sending out 70 others to prepare the way?
* Have you heard ministers “call down fire”, or to speak curses over those who reject them or their message, or proclaim that God will punish them for “touching the Lord’s anointed”? How does Jesus respond to such?
* What do we learn about how to respond to those who reject our message?
* Some like to boast as if the miracles they received prove their spiritual superiority – but the miracles just place a greater burden of responsibility on us to repent, to think and act differently in response to such a display of God’s grace and power. What are some of the miracles that God has done in your life?
* What evidence of repentance is in your life?
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I've been pretty fed up with the combined favoritism and outright stupidity in the financial system these days. This has led me to guess that any exchange involving a promise from a large, old (and therefore probably protected at all costs by our Overlords in Washington) corporation is going to, less and less often, be treated as something they have to *sigh* actually honor. With Sears and K-Mart reinstituting layaway (in which you make installment payments and then, after the last, receive the product), I figured this would be just another promise you can't trust anymore.
Well, a former happy customer of layaway services, calling herself "Princess of Swords", didn't seem to notice this trend and so disputed my prediction in a discussion on a Megan McArdle post. (UPDATE: previous link was to the wrong site.) Here, I post my response, in which you'll start to understand the basis for my pessimism:
Princess_of_Swords: Thanks for taking the time to detail your experience with the intricacies and standard practices prevailing with respect to layaway at the time you availed yourself of it.
Now I'm going to explain to you how it works in the real world.
In the real world, an obligation no longer means anything.
-GM was obligated to pay pensions. They didn't even bother to internally classify them on the same level as a bond, until forced to by law.
-Insurance companies are obligated to pay when disaster strikes. They fight as hard as they can to avoid paying, even for plain vanilla cases.
-Individual consumers buy things on credit, deferring the first payment for a long while. They are routinely caught not having saved for that big first payment.
-Securities brokers engage in naked short-selling of stocks, which obligates them to produce actual ownership of that stock at a later date. Yet as we've seen recently, they've ended up flooding the market with fake stocks and then casually aver that they "can't locate your stocks" and offer to reverse your purchase as if it were no big deal.
-Gift card issuers are unilaterally stealing money from gift card owners on the grounds that "they need it" because they're in financial trouble, despite having obligated themselves to treat the gift cards as equivalent to cash.
-AIG got a massive bailout from the Fed, but, we were assured, they would be obligated to pay a hefty penalty interest rate and start immediately and orderly unwinding their enterprise. Well, the Fed went back and cut their payments in exchange for nothing, thus debasing the Fed's assets (and thus the dollar). And AIG has done virtually nothing to liquidate its assets.
You get the point. I just don't care how you think things used to work back then. We are in a new world, where only us responsible commoners have to keep our word.
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The privacy of about 5 billion GSM users worldwide is exposed. Their location is available to eavesdroppers while society keeps attention to vulnerabilities in software layers which may compromise the privacy of a very select group of users. The GSM networks depend on the mobile phones location to provide a good service. That dependency is intrinsic to the GSM protocol, where the phone must be near to an antenna in order to ensure a good radio signal quality between the mobile phone and the Base Transceiver Station. Unlike social networks or other Internet services where the users need to explicitly authorize the sharing of information about their location, the GSM protocol does it ubiquitously.
Using as excuse my master's degree, in the past years I've been fully entertained studying/researching about some GSM vulnerabilities that may expose the geolocation of users. During the work I've studied known vulnerabilities and I also made some patches on known GSM security tools which may be very handful to reproduce the experiments I've made to prove my point.
My work was divided into three different ways to assess the user geolocation, they are unrelated but information gather in one may be useful to others attacks. These three different attacks intend to collect the victim geolocation in the following accuracy levels: country, portion of the city and neighborhood. This may vary depending on the provider configuration. So, do not expect this to work on all cases.
To illustrate the attacks we use two different entities: the attacker and the victim. For the second and third attacks, besides knowing the mobile number of the victim, the attacker also needs to have two OsmocomBB compatible mobile phones and some specific OsmocomBB patches that are explained in this post. For the first attack, the attacker just need to have an account in an HLR provider and, of course, the mobile number of the victim.
First attack, Country
By knowing the telephone number of the victim it is possible to track down its country of origin by the phone prefix. It is also possible to know if the number still valid, working and if the user is in roaming or not. If so, which country the user is.
All this information can be gather using an HRL query provider. Note, however, that just some providers are leaking such information. In some countries (like Brazil) the providers are not able to leak this information, due law enforcement. In the map bellow is possible to identify in which countries the information is available (in green) or not (in orange).
Depending on your HLR provider, the information about the country comes already parsed, as illustrated in the example bellow.
As further work, the MSC gateways could be used to map the geolocation of the users, however, a mapping of the region is needed to be done prior to the attack.
Second attack, Portion of the city
This attack relays on the fact that a mobile phone is always connected to a BTS, listening a broadcast channel which belongs to a virtual group called: LAC. Knowing that, the attacker can address some demand (SMS or call) to the victim phone number and wait to see the victim identification (IMSI or TMSI) being redirected by the network to an specific channel/time slot to receive the demanded content. Broadcast channels are always delivering messages to users, more than one per second which makes impossible to the attacker to identify the victim TMSI or IMSI in the first try, so subsequent attempts need to be made reducing a `possible-victim list`, narrow it to one if the victim is part of a LAC or zero if the victim is not part of it.
Bellow there is a graphic of my hometown, Recife, with the LACs in different colors. It gives us an idea how big the LACs are and consequently the accuracy of the attack.
Third attack, Neighborhood
This last attack is the one with the best accuracy. The idea is based on the fact that a SMS or a call will be delivered faster between two members of the same BTS/Tower. In different towers the message will be delivered from one tower to another and so one, until it reaches the final destination. By having the two phones on the same BTS, the message will be delivered directly to the destination as soon as it hit the tower.
Similar to the second attack, the ID of the victim on the network should be revealed before anything. After that, the attack jumps from tower to tower verifying the amount of time that the network takes to send the victim to a proper time slot/channel to receive the message.
The coverage area of a BTS may vary, it tends to be bigger in rural areas, with lower phone density and smaller in downtown, bellow is illustrated the area of coverage from BTSs in my hometown. Where F and E are the biggest and the smallest coverage area. Its sizes can be found on the table bellow.
Those problems are not new, they have been discussed for a while. The idea of this post was to give short intro about the subject by exposing the vulnerabilities.
All these hypothesis were proved on my dissertation. For further reading, including tests, have a look on my dissertation available here.
For information about the ways to circumvent or minimize those problems, fire me an e-mail.
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As good as he is I've been wondering recently how far
he'd make it outside of the confines of NJPW. In other words I've wondered how
much of his success is down to him being booked well and how much is down to
his own innate ability and work ethic. Not in a disparaging way, more idly
thinking about whether he could succeed elsewhere without his formidable
Much of his success since returning to New Japan from TNA
can be attributed to the way he's been presented. This goes beyond the way his
matches are booked and how he's presented. No wrestler, no matter how good they
are, is going to make it to the top if they're not given the time to compete in
good matches or showcase a compelling character. I'm thinking more specifically
about the character redesign Okada got when he returned.
He wasn't booked like this in TNA. |
It's all about that 'Rainmaker' gimmick I described as
formidable two paragraphs ago. It's one of the best in wrestling today. A great
look was put together for it, one that makes the most of Okada's statuesque
physique and good looks, but it's the basic premise that really sets it apart.
The idea that Okada is so great, so valuable and talented, that he adds lustre
to New Japan just by being on the roster is a perfect fit for wrestling. It's something incredibly simple that
does loads for the man it's attached to and plays into the fact that he's a
young lad who has really good matches on a regular basis.
But without this gimmick what would Okada have? For
argument's sake let's say he signed for WWE. He wouldn't have the 'Rainmaker'
name. That belongs to NJPW. He could do a version of the gimmick but part of
the reason it works is the name. He wouldn't necessarily receive the focused
booking and various protection methods he's been afforded in New Japan. He
definitely wouldn't have Gedo with him, and that counts for a lot as by all
accounts Gedo is not only his on-screen manager but his off-screen mentor.
Their relationship seems to be pretty similar to the one Brock Lesnar and Paul
Heyman share. It seems fair to assume that Gedo has helped Okada progress as a
performer. He's definitely been the one booking him strongly for the past
A move to WWE would leave Okada reliant on his own
showmanship abilities and, well, they don't seem to be all that strong. His
most prominent work outside of NJPW was in TNA. Okay, nobody truly succeeds in
TNA and Okada was booked as a low card afterthought while he was there but he
showed no aptitude for making himself stand out. His run there ended with him
playing Samoa Joe's Green Hornet-inspired sidekick, and that was awful, but he
had time before being lumbered with that gimmick to change up his look. That he
didn't indicates that presentation is an aspect of the wrestling business lost
on him. That would be a massive hindrance in WWE, who want guys who know how to
get themselves over before being given any sort of significant push. That and
guys who look like Roman Reigns.
All of which is fair enough. Nobody's good at everything.
Okada doesn't have much flamboyance to him. That doesn't matter right now. He
has a gimmick that allows his lack of emotion to be interpreted as him thinking
himself above everyone else because of how talented and inherantly valuable he
is. He has a manager who can help with this too. And a flashy entrance outfit. He
has everything he needs for the spot he's in. And really that's all that
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Craft beer is nothing new to me and I had the opportunity to explore some of the international brands during my time in Malaysia capital city.
Now, my home state of Sarawak had produced locally produced craft beer with the name derived from the year when the first map of Borneo was published.
Currently, 1602 beers come in 4 flavours; Lager, Pale Ale, Wheat and Extra Dark. Price per cup range from RM 8-15 depending on the outlets visited and their set price. Usually, the wheat and Extra Dark will cost a little bit more.
Best beer to start with for starter will be the Lager which is the lightest. This is a refreshing beer with hint of fruits.
The Pale Ale is more mouthfeel than the lager with fruitness derived from the fermentation with English hops. Casual bitterness and low carbonation.
Wheat beer is inspired by the unique character of 3 major wheat beer style; German, Belgium and US. This 1602 wheat beer is still a decent one although I still prefer the German wheat beer.
I reckon the Extra Dark is the best beer in 1602 line up. Brewed with chocolate malts and roasted barley. Moderate mouthfeel, delightful coffee chocolate note serve with lower carbonation. It contains high level of antioxidant and vitamin B+ from the roasted barley malts.
I must agree that all the 1602 beers are easy to drink and its price make it more affordable for the locals to enjoy craft beer. The master brewer also successfully brewed the taste of all the beers to suit the local taste buds.
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It misses a key point in my opinion. China is applying the long game it has applied so often. It starts out by copying (this time open source) and then iterating its way to a leading position in the future. I strongly believe that the fastest learner wins and China’s culture, work ethic and resources will contribute to this. Also in the field of Artificial Intelligence. Underestimating that is a big mistake.
Progress is made in small steps over many years. Most project take longer to become reality than initially expected. Both these cliches hold true for autonomous vehicles as well.
The buzz about autonomous driving is peaking for a while already and we reach new (small) milestones on a regular basis. ‘Is this still news?’ you might ask. In my opinion it is. We have been teased with the promise of full autonomous driving for a long time already and so far there always was a driver present for safety reasons. Accidents have happened although rates appear to be lower than human drivers. But this week Google’s sister company Waymo released its driverless taxi service, Waymo One, to the public. A select group of beta users can order a driverless taxi in the Phoenix (U.S.) area 24/7.
A small reminder that the future is approaching fast. Even though progress is made in small steps over many years.
Fred Wilson, an experienced VC, has a nice piece on the current cryptocurrency bear markets. In this piece he compares where we currently are with the price of Amazon shares. After the internet bubble Amazon shares fell from a high of $90 to a low of $6. Kind of comparable to the price of most blockchain based assets.
While currently cryptocurrency assets have lost most of their value, and with that investor’s expectations of their future value this looks a lot like Amazon stock at their low point. I don’t provide investment advice, neither does Fred Wilson, but we all know the valuation of Amazon currently.
Having said that, I’m still a strong believer of the underlying blockchain technology powering these digital assets. While it’s hard to predict which implementation of the blockchain technology will power our future, the technology itself is a safe bet for widespread adoption. Look at the below graphs (form Fred’s article) for some perspective on where we are today:
None are so old as those who have outlived enthusiasm.
Henry David Thoreau
This quote is a subtle reminder of the power of enthusiasm. The ability to motivate team members, investors, early evangelists, etc. depends to a large extent on the natural enthusiasm (not the faked type) that founders radiate. It is therefore one of the important signals I look for when working with founders and colleagues. A little spark in your eyes when you talk about your cause!
Since the introduction of digital photography, advancements have mostly been hardware based. Enhancing photos was largely called editing and a separate activity from actually taking the picture with your camera. With the omnipresent camera phone the software aspect of photography has become bigger and bigger. Camera’s have become better at detecting the type of scene in front of it and adjusting the settings automatically.
This week Google unveiled their “Night Sight” feature for their line of Pixel phones (and later probably all Android powered camera’s). The image below compares a Night Shift photo on the right to an (already impressive) iPhone XS photo on the left:
Combining multiple photos all with different exposure settings, alignment, merging, tone mapping and white-balance adjustment result in these amazing achievements. As a photography fan I’m enthusiastic about the possibilities this add to the camera that you carry most.
“What good is an idea if it remains an idea? Try. Experiment. Iterate. Fail. Try again. Change the world.” – Simon Sinek
As a strong believer and practitioner of the lean startup and validation principles I’m currently in a phase where I’m validating a number of ideas. Some are easy to validate, some take more time and most will probably invalidate (or more popular: fail). There is no great breakthrough without experimentation and an experimentation mindset is an essential part of entrepreneurship.
I love this quote because it links the small scale experimentation that I’m currently doing to the big effect it will one day have. A world that has changed for the better.
It requires discipline to achieve your dreams. To get up every morning, kick into gear and execute on your daily grind. You win your day when the alarm clock goes off and that’s especially hard on Monday. But you made it today and to keep you motivated to do it again the rest of this week go watch this one. Enjoy!
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On October 24, 2018, the jury returned a verdict in the college basketball corruption trial. The jury determined that Adidas executive Jim Gatto, former Adidas consultant Merl Code and agent Christian Dawkins were each guilty on all counts of committing wire fraud and conspiracy to commit wire fraud.
“Now, the purpose of this trial is not to determine whether the NCAA amateurism rules are good or bad. It has nothing to do with it.” – U.S. District Court Judge Lewis A. Kaplan to defense counsel Michael Schachter
The verdict is the culmination of a long year for the defendants that began in September 2017, when the Federal Bureau of Investigation charged several executives and coaches with connections to a corruption scheme that shook the college basketball world.
Jury selection for the case began in early October and the government focusedon the defendant’s roles in funneling payments to former N.C. State players Dennis Smith Jr., Former Kansas player Billy Preston, and former Louisville commit Brian Bowen. At the time, the potential jurors were provided with a list of schools that could potentially come up at trial. Those schools included Kansas, Miami, Arizona, North Carolina, Duke, North Carolina State, and Louisville. Moreover, jurors were selected on the hopes that they would not have a predisposed opinion regarding NCAA rules and regulations.
During opening statements, Gatto’s attorney admittedthat the Adidas executive had paid the Dennis Smith Jr.’s family $40,000 to play basketball at North Carolina State. Moreover, Gatto’s attorney attempted to focus the attention on Under Armor by mentioning that Under Armor had paid $20,000 for Silvio De Sousa to commit to Maryland, and $150,000 for Nassir Little to commit to Arizona. Neither recruit enrolled at said universities. Instead, Silvio De Sousa is enrolled at Kansas and is currently serving a suspensionwhile his eligibility is reviewed by the university stemming from evidence presented at trial allegedly involving Kansas’ Athletic Director Sean Lester and an Adidas executive. On the other hand, Nassir Little is thriving on the hardwood as a freshman at North Carolina. Further, Gatto’s attorneys attempted to argue that the issue in the case was the problems regarding the NCAA’s bureaucratic practices. Similarly, those practices have put money in the pockets of those who work for the NCAA and kept money from the student-athletes. U.S. District Court Judge Lewis A. Kaplan was swift to interject and focus the court on the issue of whether the defendant had broken the law.
“What, if anything, did you know about the payment of approximately $40,000 to the father of Dennis Smith Jr. in connection with Smith Jr’s decision to attend N.C. State University?” – United States assistant district attorney Noah Solowiejczyk to N.C. State compliance director Carrie Doyle
Debbie Yow, athletic director at North Carolina State, released a statement reinforcing the athletic department’s belief that they have complied with NCAA rules and that they will continue to cooperate with the U.S. Attorney’s office. On the same hand, N.C. State compliance director Carrie Doyle testifiedthat she did not know of any payment made to Dennis Smith’s father, nor Dennis Smith himself. She went on to testify that if they had known about any sort of payment, Dennis Smith would not have received a scholarship from N.C. State.
Later, the government seized the opportunity to question their key witnessT.J. Gassnola. Gassnola, a former Adidas consultant, provided information concerning all three defendants, Gatto, Code, and Dawkins. In March, Gassnola pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud and signed a cooperation agreement in exchange for his testimony. Gassnola testified that he was working with Gatto, Code, and Dawkins to conceal payments to families of student athletes. Specifically, he mentioned concealing payments to the families of Brian Bowen, Billy Preston, Silvio De Sousa, Dennis Smith, and Deandre Ayton.
“Hall of Fame. When you have 5 minutes and your [sic] alone call me.” – T.J. Gassnola to Bill Self.
The government went on to present text messages between the Adidas consultant T.J. Gassnola and hall of fame basketball coach Bill Self. The texts did not reveal evidence of specific prices for players but did reveal ongoing communications between the consultant and coach. Gassnola was mostly in contact with Coach Self regarding payments to Silvio De Sousa, but he frequently reiterated that Coach Self did not know of any payments to De Sousa nor Billy Preston.
Unlike Kansas, North Carolina and their star freshman Nassir Little had a smoother day when their names were brought up in examination. The text messages shown in court indicate that Little’s family refused to accept any payments from Adidas representatives. More specifically, texts between Dawkins and Little’s former basketball coach Brad Augustine specifically state, “[t]hat’s the issue with him going to an Adidas school because the family isn’t taking it.” The Little family has frequently stated that they were not involved in any pay-to-play scheme. While this is not definitive evidence that they did not receive any payments, the evidence does support their assertions.
Duke’s star freshman Zion Williamson was mentioned in a defense examination. According to the defense, Kansas assistant coach Kurtis Townsend discussed financial requests between Williamson’s family and Merl Code. The defense attempted to enter in transcripts of the phone call, but the attempt was ultimately unsuccessful. However, they were able to enter in a piece indicating that Townsend knew Zion Williamson was asking for cash and housing. Afterward, Duke vice president and director of athletics, Kevin White, released a statement reiterating that Duke has complied with all NCAA Eligibility requirements and that they will continue to comply with any requirements in the future.
“I should’ve said, ‘For me, I went to West Point. I was an army officer for five year. I call it a blip on the radar screen of college basketball and that doesn’t mean that that blip is not a serious thing. We should look at it real close.” – Coach Mike Krzyzewski explaining why he referred to the infractions as a “blip” on the sport.
Legendary Coach Mike Krzyzewski spoke out against the corruption trialstating that the scandal was a “blip” on the radar of college basketball. However, when Coach K was given the opportunity to clarify his comments, he indicated that college basketball is “pretty clean” overall and he apologized for seeming to downplay the answer.
In conclusion, this could only be the beginning of many other trials and verdicts involving college basketball corruption. In February, former Auburn assistant coach Church Person and former NBA referee Rashan Michel will have their days in court. Person is accused of persuading players to be involved in the pay-to-play scheme. Other former assistant coaches are scheduled for trial in April. In other words, the madness may continue well beyond March.
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This year's November 11, which is also called the Singles Day, saw 91.22 billion yuan ($14.32 billion) worth of deals on Tmall, the B2C platform owned by Alibaba Group, showing the world a glimpse of Chinese people's consumption power.
The e-commerce giant also released the top 20 merchants by gross merchandise volume on its Tmall, shortly after November 11 ended, although it did not provide the actual volume of each merchant. Let's have a look at the top 10 sellers.
No 10 China Unicom VSENS smart phone flagship store
China Unicom VSENS cell phone flagship store sells Apple, Samsung and Huawei phones at relatively lower prices. [Photo/lths.tmall.com] |
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So, Dana, what first made you pick up your pen (keyboard) and write a romance?
We need more love in the world, don't you think? My first book was actually about an older woman who had lost her husband. It's a nutty little mystery with an off beat romance. It just sort of evolved that way somehow. I think every great story has an element of love in it.
What led you to Harlequin's Love Inspired?
Suspense was a good fit for me since it shares characteristics with mystery. I pitched a few times and was rejected until I got a letter asking me to rewrite which I did. That was dozens of books ago, so I guess it's still a good fit!
How many books have your published?
Hmmm, maybe 14 or 15 or so? There's a three in one chucked in there so I'm not sure if that counts.
How many times have you entered the CAROL?
Many times, but I've only finaled once before with my first book, Killer Cargo.
What made this book stand out?
It's a series about treasure hunters pursuing a priceless painting. Lots of excitement and danger, plenty of great moments in dark tunnels and such for a romance to develop. A fun roller coaster ride, but with some deeper themes such as mental illness.
What is your writing day like?
I give the rooster a run for his money. Bang away on those keys well before dawn, is my aim! Then it's "get the bear cubs off to school time" followed by a few more hours of writing before they return. Two days a week I'm teaching third grade so I'm hanging out with young writers. Nothing more exciting than mentoring a gaggle of kids in writing. They are the greatest because they're not afraid to try new techniques.
What can we expect to see next?
I'm just finishing up a natural disaster series entitled Stormswept. Earthquakes, hurricanes and floods. Oh my!
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This is a blog to discuss philosophy, chess, politics, C. S. Lewis, or whatever it is that I'm in the mood to discuss.
An interview with Craig Keener.
Sure, the god men of India perform miracles all the time.Muhammad rode a winged horse to heaven.Muhammad was illiterate, making the recitation itself miraculous.If you send money to that guy on TV he will order a miracle for you.
And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them,and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour,which is Christ the Lord.And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babewrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of theheavenly host praising God, and saying,Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.Merry Christmas!
Obviously, Charles Schulz is the primary scholar bmiller turns to for biblical exegesis.Merry Christmas!
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I just got done giving a presentation to a large number of project managers in HP, titled “Coaching Employees on Tough Issues.” How incredibly cool!
I thought I might continue Sunday’s discussion with one of the core principles of Coaching: Trust the Client. What the heck does that mean?
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The Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) serves as a foundational element for safeguarding creative content, but its effectiveness in virtual environments raises questions.
This post examines what the DMCA is, its purpose, and the types of content it protects, while also exploring its application in the metaverse.
It will address the challenges faced by content creators, discuss how they can protect their work, and consider the future of the DMCA.
The complexities of protecting virtual content in an interconnected world will be discussed.
How Does DMCA Apply to the Metaverse?
As the Metaverse emerges as a significant frontier in digital interaction, the application of the DMCA becomes increasingly relevant, providing guidance on copyright regulations and content ownership within these immersive virtual environments where user-generated content thrives.
What is the Metaverse?
The Metaverse refers to a collective virtual space, combining elements of augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR), where users can engage in shared experiences, create content, and interact with digital assets in a dynamic online ecosystem.
This expansive digital world is facilitated by a range of technologies, including advanced graphics, blockchain for digital ownership, and immersive user interfaces.
Essentially, the Metaverse is not just a singular entity, but rather a multitude of interconnected online environments where real-time interactions thrive.
Users can navigate these realms seamlessly, attending virtual events, purchasing digital properties, or even socializing with friends worldwide.
The implications for social interactions are profound, as individuals can forge connections that transcend geographical boundaries, while the introduction of digital ownership establishes new paradigms for value creation and economic activity within these online ecosystems.
How is DMCA Being Used in the Metaverse?
In the Metaverse, the DMCA is increasingly utilized to address copyright enforcement challenges, helping rights holders protect their virtual content and uphold intellectual property rights.
For instance, instances of unauthorized use of artwork in virtual galleries have prompted creators to file DMCA takedown notices, effectively removing infringing content from platforms like online marketplaces and social VR spaces.
The law’s effectiveness can be limited due to the difficulty of identifying infringers who often operate under pseudonyms or anonymous accounts. Rights holders must navigate the nuances of digital rights management to ensure robust protection.
As the Metaverse continues to grow, understanding the balance between creativity and copyright is essential for artists and developers, making the DMCA a vital tool in this emerging frontier.
What Challenges Does DMCA Face in the Metaverse?
Despite its intentions, the DMCA faces numerous challenges in the Metaverse, including the rapid pace of technological advancements, the complexity of digital ownership, and the prevalence of copyright infringement in user-generated environments.
These challenges are compounded by the decentralized nature of many Metaverse platforms, where identifying the original creator of a piece of content can be difficult.
The DMCA’s framework, which primarily focuses on static content and traditional media, struggles to adapt to dynamic and immersive experiences.
Issues surrounding content moderation remain prevalent, as moderators must balance the enforcement of copyright laws with fostering creativity and community engagement.
This creates a complex web of platform liability, where users may inadvertently infringe on copyrights without favorable recourse, leaving creators in a vulnerable position amidst a world that continuously evolves.
How Can Content Creators Protect Their Virtual Content?
Content creators can take proactive steps to protect their virtual content by utilizing copyright registration, understanding licensing agreements, and employing effective content protection strategies to safeguard their intellectual property in online spaces.
What Steps Can Content Creators Take to Protect Their Work?
To effectively protect their work, content creators should consider taking strategic steps such as obtaining copyright registration, implementing licensing agreements, and utilizing digital ownership platforms to assert their rights.
By pursuing copyright registration, individuals ensure legal recognition of their intellectual property, which can deter infringement and provide a foundation for potential legal action if necessary.
Content creators can explore licensing options to allow others to use their work while retaining ownership, making it easier to monetize their creativity.
Resources such as the U.S. Copyright Office provide comprehensive guidance on the registration process, while platforms like Creative Commons offer tools for setting up licensing agreements tailored to specific needs.
Engaging with online communities and forums dedicated to copyright issues can also offer support and further insights into best practices for protecting one’s creations.
What Are the Alternatives to DMCA for Protecting Virtual Content?
While the DMCA offers a framework for copyright protection, there are alternative methods for safeguarding virtual content, such as utilizing Creative Commons licenses, implementing blockchain technology for rights management, and understanding fair use provisions.
These methods not only enhance the flexibility of content sharing but also foster a culture of collaboration among creators. For instance, Creative Commons licenses allow authors to dictate how their work can be used, promoting wider distribution while retaining essential rights.
Meanwhile, blockchain technology ensures transparent tracking of ownership and usage rights, which can be particularly beneficial in digital marketplaces emphasizing authentic content.
It’s crucial to navigate the complexities surrounding fair use, which can vary greatly based on context and jurisdiction, potentially leading to disputes over what constitutes permissible use.
What Are the Consequences of DMCA Violations in the Metaverse?
Violating the DMCA in the Metaverse can lead to significant consequences for individuals and entities, including legal repercussions, removal of infringing content, and potential financial penalties that underline the seriousness of copyright infringement.
What Are the Legal Consequences?
The legal consequences of DMCA violations can range from the issuance of takedown notices to potential lawsuits, illustrating the enforcement mechanisms in place to protect copyright holders in the digital sphere.
When copyright infringement occurs, a copyright holder typically initiates the process by sending a formal takedown notice to the service provider hosting the infringing content. This notice serves as a request to remove or disable access to the material in question.
If the infringing party does not comply, the copyright holder may escalate matters to litigation, which can result in substantial financial penalties or injunctions against further infringement. These actions not only serve to uphold the law but also deter potential violators from taking similar risks in the future, emphasizing the importance of respecting intellectual property rights.
What Are the Reputational Consequences?
Plus legal repercussions, DMCA violations can lead to reputational consequences for online creators, including damage to their credibility and trust within virtual communities and digital marketplaces.
When a content producer is found to infringe on copyright, it not only jeopardizes their standing with platforms but also alienates their audience, who often uphold community standards that prioritize originality and respect for intellectual property.
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What is the Future of DMCA in the Metaverse?
The future of DMCA in the Metaverse remains uncertain as the landscape continues to evolve, prompting discussions around the need for updated legal frameworks to enhance copyright protection and better serve the interests of content creators and digital rights holders.
Will DMCA Continue to Be the Primary Means of Protecting Virtual Content?
While the DMCA has historically served as the primary means of protecting virtual content, ongoing technological innovations and the emergence of new digital landscapes may lead to a reevaluation of its effectiveness and relevance.
As the Metaverse continues to gain traction, questions arise about whether this legislation can adapt to the challenges of a more immersive and interconnected digital environment.
Copyright compliance becomes increasingly complex when users create and share unique content within virtual spaces, often blurring the lines of ownership and intellectual property rights.
The need for potential alternatives or reforms is evident, as stakeholders—ranging from creators to platform developers—seek solutions that ensure fair use while still protecting virtual content from unauthorized duplication.
A comprehensive review of existing frameworks might pave the way for new policies that not only retain essential protections but also stimulate innovation.
What Changes May Need to Be Made to DMCA to Adapt to the Metaverse?
To effectively adapt to the unique challenges posed by the Metaverse, the DMCA may require significant changes, including updates to copyright law, improved enforcement mechanisms, and clearer guidelines for protecting user-generated content in virtual environments.
As virtual reality platforms continue to flourish, it becomes crucial to address the intricate interplay between user creativity and copyright ownership.
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Enhancing enforcement mechanisms is vital to ensure that creators can swiftly and effectively address infringements, safeguarding their intellectual property.
An emphasis on transparency and education regarding user rights and responsibilities would promote a healthier ecosystem for all participants in the Metaverse, fostering innovation while respecting the original works of creators.
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This is easily the hardest position to rank this offseason. The Cubs system has a lot of outfielders who could be elite talents someday, it’s just that their tools have not clicked for some reason. In fact, that pretty much sums up the farm in general. There’s a lot of depth, just not elite talent. However, that could all change greatly over the next two years.
A year ago, Eloy Jimenez was the Cubs’ top outfield prospect, followed by Mark Zagunis, Eddy Martinez, Donnie Dewees, and DJ Wilson. Two of those five are gone. And while Zagunis did have a pretty good season in 2018, other prospects have struggled to sustain solid performance for an entire season.
Now that we’ve dispensed with pleasantries, here are my picks for the current top seven outfielders the Cubs have in their system heading into the 2018 season.
7. Jonathan Sierra might be at the bottom of this list again next year or he could be No. 1, I am just waiting for him to get it going. Hopefully, this will be the year the homers start to flow. In reality, though, the power will show itself more gradually for him at South Bend. He as all the tools and the right approach at the plate, it is just a matter of game experience and tapping into his 6’ 3” frame and beautiful swing.
6. Kevonte Mitchell is physical specimen and could be an absolute beast. He showed this past season that he could carry a club for a week or two at a time. Mitchell should be at Myrtle Beach in 2018 and he could begin to fulfill his power potential. His hard work hard, even in pre-game activities, bodes well for him as he grinds it out.
5. Eddy Martinez could’ve easily come in at any of the next few spots here. That’s what is hardest about this group; there’s depth but not much differentiation of talent. Martinez was pretty good in the second half last year, hitting .276 with 7 home runs. Already a defensive stalwart, he just needs to walk more and strike out less. I don’t think that’s too much to ask, though actually seeing it happen isn’t quite another thing.
4. DJ Wilson is an amazing athlete who I think should break out this year at Myrtle Beach. Now 21 years old and in his fourth season as a Cub, the time has come for him to put it together. The lack of a any kind of a sustained performance could be a concern very soon. He has all the skills, it’s just a matter of achieving some sort of consistency on daily basis.
3. Charcer Burks had a great first half at AA Tennessee and I thought for sure he was going to earn a promotion to AAA in late June. He got off to a great start in spring training with the big league club and never let up until the middle of June, when he seemed to take a step back. His performance in the Arizona Fall League was alright, but he didn’t necessarily knock anyone’s socks off. All told, 2017 saw a huge step in the right direction that truly began the second half of 2016 at Myrtle Beach. Burks should be fine at AAA, where his power game might actually improve. After hitting 10 home runs at AA, I would not be surprised if he hit 15 in the Pacific Coast League.
2. Mark Zagunis doesn’t have much left to prove at AAA. His power and batting average improved last year and his on-base percentage is always spectacular. All he needs is a place to play every day.
1. Nelson Velasquez has off-the-charts power potential. In one six-week span during the rookie league regular season and playoffs, he cranked out 11 home runs. He still has some swing-and-miss to his game (30% K-rate), so I think the Cubs are going to be pretty patient with him. It will be interesting to see how he does in Eugene, which is not a place where home runs come easy. While others are more experienced and advanced, there’s just too much talent to not rank Velasquez No. 1 just based on potential.
Other names to watch
Out of all the position lists from this winter, the outfield could see the most dramatic change in one year’s time. In fact, the Cubs could pick up another college outfielder or two in the top three to four rounds of the draft next summer and totally reshape these rankings. Add in some amazing athletes in rookie league and short season that are young and unproven for a full season, and the system becomes much more dynamic.
Fernando Kelli leads the list and should be making his stateside debut along with Carlos Pacheco. Both played in the Dominican last year and they could start anywhere from Mesa to South Bend. Meanwhile, Brandon Hughes begins his first full season after being drafted last summer. A switch-hitter, Hughes is an amazing athlete with the build to hit for power, though he has never been asked to do so. Chris Carrier, another 2017 draft pick, struggled at Eugene but has legit physical tools.
Jose Gutierrez is another young and athletic outfielder who was the leadoff man on Mesa’s championship team. He hit .354 down the stretch in August to set the table for the rookie league Cubs.
Regardless of what else happens, one thing about this class of outfielders from Mesa to Eugene to South Bend is that they are not going to be dull.
If you’re so inclined, here are the rankings of the other positions we’ve covered so far:
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If you would like to help financially in these challenging times, it would be very much appreciated:
Account name : Elim Church Maldon
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Cheques can be made out to Elim Maldon and posted to 17 Wantz Road, Maldon, CM9 5DB.
Thank you and God bless.
Welcome to Elim Pentecostal church.
In light of the Covid-19 please note the Food Pantry will still be open every Wednesday for the collection of Food parcels only.
Donations are very welcome both in food items and financial.
Opening times are Wednesdays between 9:30am and 13:00pm as long as we have supplies.
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When: 19th April 2019 at 6:30 pm. Come and discover Gods wonderful plan of Salvation in the Passover Seder.
Please join us for our Gospel Service at 6:30 pm every Sunday night.
Encourage an unchurched person to come.
Thank you very much to all for your support for the Food Pantry. Your donations are very appreciated, with winter coming many individuals and families will benefit.
An evening to come a Pray for Israel, First Thursday Evening of every month
The last Food Pantry day this year will be 20.12.17 the reopen again on 03.01.2018.
Closed on 27.12.17
Please come and join us for lunch in the Church on Christmas day at 11:30 am. All welcome.
Weather you are on your own or with the family you are welcome.
You are invited to come an enjoy a wonderful meal with us in the Church on Christmas Day starting at 12:00 am
If you would like to help us with a donation, please purchase some fresh fruit or vegetables and donate on a Monday or Tuesday posting it through the "hole" in the Church door. Thank you.
VENUE: Elim Pentecostal Church,
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Starts 7.30 pm - 9.00 pm
This is a time where we can all pray about the things the Lord has put on our hearts, whether it be Global, national, local, family or personal. ' For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I in the mist of them, Matthew 18:20 '.
Every Thursday we as a Church hand out tracts as an outreach. If this is a form of evangelism you enjoy please come and join us.
Thursdays 11.00 am
The Food Pantry has been in operation since March 2011. If you find yourself in a position were you need food please go to the Citizens Advice Bureau for an interview and food voucher.
Anyone is welcome to come and join us for a cup of tea or coffee, we are open every Wednesday from 9 am till 1 pm
Time : 7.30 pm prayer meeting and bible study. We are just about to start studying the book of Hebrews.
If you enjoy listening or reading the word of God and would like to join us, you are most welcome.
We are a Church that loves and prays for Israel on the first Thursday of every month. All welcome every denomination in unity to pray for the peace of Jerusalem
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Guys, let me try to be fair. I see valid arguments on both the sides. Also, I wrote both a BIOS bootloader and a UEFI one from scratch, so I believe I have enough data, even if I'm
definitively not so experienced as
Octocontrabass wrote:No one needs that, so it's not a problem.
Well, having a fixed range of usable mem is convenient for simple operating systems because it doesn't require relocation nor a special mapping using the virtual memory just for the kernel. But, I recognize that having such fixed ranges would give less flexibility for the hardware and for the firmware. In general, all the new standards like UEFI, ACPI, USB etc. are designed to work well with big & complex mainstream operating systems. For consumers and big companies that's fine, but for "small OS" developers like us, sometimes that makes our life more complicated. It's trade-off that has been made, as it's very hard to optimize for both the use cases. It's a bit a like small-scale vs. large-scale software: the large-scale solutions look insanely bloated and complicated when people try to use them for the small-scale. The small-scale solutions look totally insufficient to solve the "big" problems.
kzinti wrote:UEFI is great.
UEFI does a good job, I totally agree. But I hope you agree that calling it "great" is not objective: it's like for me saying that "Linux is great". Not a very objective statement, even if Linux is used everywhere. It's hard to make everyone agree on what "greatness" really is.
kzinti wrote: But it's still a huge improvement over the non-standard that is the BIOS.
I agree here. Even if it's designed with a very different
taste than mine, writing an UEFI bootloader is way simpler than writing a legacy one. Also, UEFI is really powerful. For example, the ability to make a network connection is unimaginable with the old BIOS interface. And of course, I like a lot the standardization. Being able to use the same interface on all the UEFI-compatible machines is a big deal for me.
Finally, the increased difficulty in supporting both a legacy and a UEFI bootloader does not exist in the eyes of the big companies who created UEFI, simply because they don't care (while many of us do) about the older machines. Now they could simplify their code by just dropping the support for the legacy boot. Their world-view is: write code for recent machines and forget about the old legacy stuff. OSdev people with the same mindset could greatly simplify their bootloaders by supporting just UEFI, that is a simple fact.
kzinti wrote: Even if you don't like it, it is the present and the foreseeable future.
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Starting a website or blog demands that you creatively create the ideal, most vibrant and descriptive domain name for it. Believe, assume as well as think. You decide upon something initially and succinct, just to go register it and find out it’s currently taken. After that, you think of something else only to find it’s taken additionally. You repeat this process a few time over up until ideally you find a.com that has the appropriate word mix you’re searching for. Thanks for visiting your initial foray into the difficult art of registering domain names.
When you initially being searching for that ideal domain name you’re going to discover that many all of the brilliant, short expression word combination have actually been signed up by somebody else. Also if the domain name you desire is not being used, it’s possessed by somebody else. In this circumstances the culprits are domain name squatters: People that sign up high value, keyword rich, precise search domain names. Intend to register “WorldsBestBrownies.com”? Well you can not. It’s gone. You may have far better luck using much more particular domain names like WorldsBestChocolateBrownies.com. A choice is to attempt as well as make use of the names of people or a place like MikesBrownieHeavan.com or NewYorksBestBrownies.com. If this route confirms to no avail, you could always just comprise words and expressions that are play off your core word. In this case the core word is brownie. So try something like Brownieholic.com would certainly function. Selecting the appropriate domain name, one that catches the significance of what the website has to do with is not an exact science. Nonetheless, there is lots of unscientific details available regarding exactly what does not work. Allow’s cover some usual blunders to avoid:
Expressions that look complicated clustered together in reduced case. Domain names are not situation sensitive so when you kind a name into an internet browser it transforms that domain name to reduced case. The trouble is that some words and expressions mix with each other when in reduced case to produce something inadvertently awkward. This generally happens when a word starts with a vowel. A wonderful instance of this is a paperwork company called Prose Xact. Currently take that name and also put it together in lowercase. Exactly what do you get? Not a paperwork business, but the name of a preferred drug for clinical depression. This is one circumstances where a dashboard could have served.
Having a lot of dashboards in your domain name though is likewise a problem. It’s occasionally alluring to make use of dashes to obtain a specific suit domain name for a key phrase or expression you’re hoping to develop a web site about, but do not do it. First, online search engine no longer considers that much guide to long, keyword abundant exact domain names. Actually, they punish them currently. Next, dashes may confuse individuals. If a site exists and also is making use of the domain name you want without the dash, not just are you confusing individuals you’re also infringing after the copyright of the web designer using the “non” dashboard domain name. Next off, dashes can also injure your direct website traffic as no person things to key in a dashboard when wanting to check out a specific websites. They simply naturally type in DomainName.com not Domain-Name. com. Lastly, an excessive quantity of dashes is usually the indication of a low quality website as just a marketer would certainly develop a search phrase certain domain name with great deals of dashes in the intend to aid place his web site by having a keyword abundant domain name.
An additional problem is when your domain name does not match your business. This is an usual problem for small business with a physical place. Like a floral designer in New York for example called “Violets are Blue”. However VioletsareBlue.com is taken. So you move on and ultimately register something keyword phrase details yet common like BestNewYorkFlorist.com. To prevent this problem attempt to select your organisation name and domain name at the same time so you recognize they’ll match or pick a domain name that has an extra word or more.
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Alternatively, and for the same list price as the petrol hybrid, New Frontera is available with an efficient 113hp electric motor, based on the new Stellantis ‘Smart Car’ BEV-native platform. With a range of 186 miles (WLTP provisional) from the 44kWh battery, New Frontera Electric provides optimal comfort and zero-emissions-in-use driving for the same price as the hybrid version. From a 100kW rapid charger, the new Frontera Electric can be charged from 20-80% in just 26 minutes. The Frontera Electric accelerates from 0-62mph in 12.1 seconds and on to a top speed of 87mph.*
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Plug & Go, powered by Free2move Charge
In addition to list price parity between electric and petrol hybrid models, Vauxhall’s Plug & Go offer, powered by Free2move Charge, makes switching to electric even more accessible. Free2move Charge is part of the Free2move brand and broader Stellantis group, offering innovative mobility solutions. In partnership with Octopus Energy, Free2move Charge provides flexible and cutting-edge charging solutions, allowing customers to charge their vehicle wherever and whenever they need.
To simplify home charging, customers can choose a free Octopus Energy Ohme Pro wallbox and installation when buying online. This includes access to Intelligent Octopus Go, an energy tariff specifically for EV drivers, that charges your car when it is cheapest and greenest to do so and guarantees a fixed six-hour window to charge at the cheapest rates overnight too. Vauxhall customers can connect to Intelligent Octopus Go via the Octopus Energy app and tell Octopus how much to charge their vehicle by, with Octopus automatically scheduling the charge for when energy is cheapest and greenest.
Thanks to Vauxhall’s partnership with Tesco, customers also have the option to choose one year's free charging credit at stores across the country1, in lieu of the free wallbox. On top of this, customers can collect 50,000 Tesco Clubcard points when they purchase a new car through a Vauxhall retailer2. Shoppers can exchange the 50,000 Clubcard points for £500 in Clubcard vouchers to be used in store, or get 2x their value with more than 100 Clubcard Reward Partners, giving them £1,000 of value.
To make public charging easier, all new Vauxhall electric vehicle customers also receive an Octopus Electroverse card, giving access to over 750,000 public chargers from different networks across the UK and Europe via a single account. In lieu of the free wallbox or free charging at Tesco stores, customers can choose a £675 credit with Octopus Electroverse through Plug & Go.
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Scientists have come up with a new classification scheme for mountain belts that uses just a single number to describe whether the elevation of the mountain belt is controlled mainly by weathering and erosion or by properties of the Earth’s crust, i.e., the lithospheric strength: the “Beaumont number” (Bm). It’s named after Chris Beaumont, a scientist who, together with his team, developed coupled models of surface processes and tectonic forces. The scientists report about their findings in the current issue of Nature.
A Beaumont number between 0.4 and 0.5 means that the mountains are in a so-called flux steady state in which the controlling factors of mountain growth are tectonic forces and the lithospheric strength, balanced by weathering processes as, for example, in Taiwan. With a Bm value lower than 0.4, mountains are also in a flux steady state but with erosion as controlling factor like the Southern Alps of New Zealand. A Beaumont number above 0.5 means that the mountains still grow (non-steady state) with lithospheric strength controlling the process. Examples for this type are the Himalaya-Tibet mountains and the Central Andes.
This classification is resolving a long-standing question whether tectonic forces and strength of the Earth’s crust are the controlling factors of mountain elevation or weathering processes. The new study says it can be one or the other — depending on geographic location, climate and underground properties.
The team of scientists led by Sebastian G. Wolf of Bergen University in Norway used a new coupled surface process and mantle-scale tectonic model for their study by combining the thermomechanical tectonic model FANTOM with the landscape evolution model FastScape. Thus, they were able to reconcile high erosion rates in some active orogens with long-term survival of mountain belts for hundreds of millions of years.
Jean Braun of the GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences, who co-authored the paper, says: “With our Beaumont number we can determine to which proportion tectonics, climate, and crustal strength control the height of mountain belts. And, for most mountain belts, this can be done without complex measurements or assumptions; all that is needed is a knowledge of the rate of convergence obtained from present-day plate velocities or plate reconstructions, the height of the mountain obtained from a topographic map and the widening rate obtained from the geological record.
In a nutshell: Whether a mountain is short or tall is the product of slow or fast convergence, wet or dry climate, or strong or weak crust.” The Beaumont number shows which of these three factors is dominating.
Sebastian G. Wolf, Ritske S. Huismans, Jean Braun, Xiaoping Yuan. Topography of mountain belts controlled by rheology and surface processes. Nature, 2022; DOI: 10.1038/s41586-022-04700-6.
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We offer one night workshops for adults (ages 18+) in pottery throwing.
Each participant will complete at least 3 projects on the potter’s wheel. Your pottery will be available for pickup approximately 2 – 3 weeks after the class. This class is appropriate for the beginner or the advanced student. Master Pottery, Tony Holman, teaches to your skill level.
Cost: $70 per adult
We offer two types of workshops:
If you book individually, it is not a private class. You may be joined by up to 5 other individuals. See our booking calendar below for individual class availability.
Your booking will be confirmed after paying a $70 non-refundable deposit (or payment in full for Individual Workshop).
Please note, a date may show as available if someone else has submitted a booking request but has not paid their deposit. Bookings will be confirmed in the order they are received. You will be contacted by [email protected] to confirm your booking. If you do not hear from us within 2 business days, please email us.
Individual workshops will be held Wednesdays at 6 p.m. and Saturdays at 3 p.m. on the dates below. If booking for more than one individual, a separate booking must be done for each person. If you book individually, it is not a private class. You may be joined by up to 5 other individuals. Please note, individual workshops are available only on selected Wednesday and Saturday.
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Poker is a card game in which players bet by placing chips (representing money) in a pot. The object of the game is to win this pot by having a high-ranking poker hand at the end of a deal. There are a wide variety of poker games, but all share the same basic rules. The game is usually played by at least two players, and may be adapted for more.
A player’s skill in poker is determined by their understanding of the game’s strategy and their ability to read the betting patterns of their opponents. This involves considering how a given hand compares to the hands of other players at the table, and in particular noticing whether a player is bluffing or not.
Another important aspect of poker is learning the various poker hands and their ranks. This will help you understand how your own hand fits into the rankings, and thus decide whether to call, raise or fold. A royal flush is the highest possible poker hand, consisting of five consecutive cards of the same rank. A straight contains five consecutive cards of a suit, while a three of a kind is made up of three matching cards of one rank and two unmatched cards. A pair is a two card combination, such as a single six and a single seven.
The way in which a poker hand is compared to the other hands at the table is what makes it good or bad, and is where most of a player’s skill lies. One of the most popular catchy expressions in poker is “Play the Player, Not Your Cards,” meaning that even if you have a great hand, it won’t be worth anything if your opponent has a much better one.
It is also necessary to have a basic understanding of poker etiquette. This includes knowing how to respect the other players and the dealer, not disrupting the game, avoiding arguments and being gracious when winning or losing. It is also advisable to study the rules of any poker variations that you are unfamiliar with, since these can change the game significantly.
A successful poker book will have both theory and practical examples. A great place to start is by keeping a file of poker hands that you have played or that you have seen other players play. The more you practice and observe other players, the faster you will develop your instincts.
In addition, a good poker book will be easy to read. The writing style should be clear and concise, and the explanations of the theory should be accessible to players of all experience levels. Trying to explain too much of the complicated mathematics involved in the game can bore and confuse readers. A good writer will be able to capture the drama of the game by focusing on the reactions of the players. By describing how other players’ eyes widen in awe and doubt, or by showing the rage boiling in your main character, you can make a dull game of cards seem exciting and interesting.
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Welcome to the delightful realm of Mindfulness meditation, where we transform chaotic thoughts into serene streams of zen! Imagine your mind as a wild monkey on a sugar rush; mindfulness is that soothing banana that helps tame the frenzy. With roots deep in ancient traditions, this practice offers not just tranquility but a treasure trove of benefits for the body and soul.
Ready to dive into this refreshing pool of calm? Let’s uncover how mindfulness meditation can be your secret weapon against stress, confusion, and the occasional existential crisis!
As we shuffle through the basics, we’ll explore its historical significance, the perks of consistent practice, and a foolproof guide for beginners. You’ll see how mindfulness can be a game-changer for your health, mood, and even your home health care routine. Spoiler alert: it involves a lot of deep breaths and maybe a little giggle or two along the way!
Mindfulness Meditation Fundamentals
Mindfulness meditation is not just a fancy buzzword thrown around by yoga enthusiasts; it’s a profound practice with deep historical roots. Originating over 2,500 years ago in the Buddhist tradition, mindfulness meditation invites practitioners to cultivate awareness and presence in each moment. Imagine being like that wise sage sitting under a tree, except you can enjoy your coffee while doing it!The practice has gained widespread recognition in modern psychology, thanks to its plethora of benefits.
Regularly engaging in mindfulness meditation can lead to lower stress levels, improved focus, and enhanced emotional regulation. Who wouldn’t want to deal with life’s curveballs with the calm of a Zen master?
Concept of Mindfulness Meditation
Mindfulness meditation encourages individuals to observe their thoughts, feelings, and sensations without judgment. This practice allows individuals to develop a non-reactive awareness of their experiences. At its core, the essence of mindfulness can be summarized as:
“Being present in the moment, without judgment.”
Historically, it draws from ancient spiritual traditions, particularly Buddhism, but has evolved into a secular practice embraced by people of all walks of life. The central idea is to cultivate a mindset that acknowledges whatever arises in the mind, be it joyous or chaotic.
Benefits of Practicing Mindfulness Meditation
Practicing mindfulness meditation regularly is akin to giving your brain a spa day. Here’s how it can transform the mundane into the extraordinary:
- Stress Reduction: One of the most celebrated benefits, mindfulness meditation can lower cortisol levels, helping you chill like a sloth on a hammock.
- Enhanced Focus: Regular practice sharpens concentration, making you more productive than a squirrel on espresso.
- Improved Emotional Health: It can lead to decreased symptoms of depression and anxiety, creating a brighter outlook on life.
- Better Relationships: Mindfulness fosters empathy and patience, making you more pleasant company (even on Mondays).
- Increased Self-Awareness: It helps you get to know yourself better, including those quirky things that make you, well, you!
Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners
Starting your mindfulness meditation journey is as easy as pie—if pie were made of serenity and inner peace. Here’s a simple guide to help you get rolling:
1. Find a Quiet Space
Look for a cozy spot where distractions are minimal. This can be your living room, a garden, or even the corner of a coffee shop (don’t worry, nobody will judge you for being the “meditative” one).
2. Get Comfortable
Sit or lie down in a position that feels good. You don’t need to sit cross-legged like a pretzel unless you enjoy that sort of thing.
3. Set a Timer
Start with just 5-10 minutes. It’s like a quick espresso shot for your brain, just enough to kickstart your day.
4. Focus on Your Breath
Notice the sensation of each inhale and exhale. Picture your breath as a gentle wave washing over you—ah, serenity!
5. Observe Your Thoughts
As thoughts arise, acknowledge them without judgment and gently guide your focus back to your breath. Think of it as watching clouds float by; they come and go, but you remain grounded.
6. Close with Gratitude
Once your timer goes off, take a moment to appreciate the time you’ve spent nurturing your mind. Maybe even give yourself a mental high-five!With these fundamentals, you’re well on your way to becoming a mindfulness meditation pro while adding a sprinkle of humor to your practice. Happy meditating!
Mindfulness Meditation and Health
Mindfulness meditation isn’t just about sitting quietly and pretending to be a statue; it’s a powerful practice that can lead to significant health improvements. Research indicates that this mind-body connection can transform not only how we think but also how our bodies function. So let’s dive into how mindfulness can be the superhero of our health, complete with a cape (and maybe a yoga mat).
Impact on Overall Health Improvements
Engaging in mindfulness meditation can lead to a plethora of health benefits that stretch beyond the mind into the realm of physiological well-being. This practice helps to reduce stress levels, which, let’s face it, is a common affliction in our modern, caffeinated lives. By fostering a state of relaxation, mindfulness meditation can lower cortisol levels, the infamous stress hormone that is always lurking around like an unwanted party guest.Research highlights some impressive correlations between mindfulness practices and overall health improvements:
- Lowered blood pressure, contributing to enhanced cardiovascular health.
- Improved sleep patterns, turning restless nights into peaceful slumbers.
- Stronger immune response, making you feel like a human fortress against colds and flu.
- Reduced instances of chronic pain, allowing more time for enjoying life (and less time for moaning).
“Mindfulness is the art of observing without judgment.”
Mindfulness Meditation and Hypertension Management
Hypertension, the silent but deadly villain in the health saga, can be managed effectively with mindfulness meditation. Studies have shown that by incorporating mindfulness techniques into our daily routines, we can achieve remarkable control over high blood pressure. For instance, a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association found that patients practicing mindfulness meditation experienced significant reductions in their systolic blood pressure.
This isn’t just a small drop that you can ignore; we’re talking about numbers that could make your doctor do a happy dance. Some notable findings include:
- Individuals who consistently practice mindfulness have recorded an average drop of 4-5 mmHg in systolic pressure.
- Regular mindfulness practitioners reported lower anxiety levels, which often accompany high blood pressure.
- Mindfulness techniques promote healthier lifestyle choices, such as improved diet and increased physical activity.
Influence on Mood Disorders and Emotional Well-Being
Mood disorders can feel like a storm cloud following you around, but mindfulness meditation has shown to be a silver lining. Research suggests that mindfulness can significantly improve symptoms of anxiety, depression, and even PTSD. The key lies in mindfulness’s ability to help individuals become more aware of their thoughts and feelings, transforming them from overwhelming tidal waves into manageable ripples.
A study by the National Institutes of Health reported that participants engaging in mindfulness-based therapy saw a remarkable reduction in depressive symptoms. The benefits of mindfulness meditation on emotional well-being can be summarized as follows:
- Increased self-awareness, leading to better emotional regulation.
- Heightened resilience to stressors, giving individuals the strength to bounce back from setbacks.
- Enhanced relationships due to improved empathy and active listening skills.
- Promotion of a more positive outlook, transforming pessimistic perspectives into hopeful horizons.
In conclusion, mindfulness meditation serves as a multifaceted tool for enhancing health, managing hypertension, and improving emotional stability. It’s not just about finding your zen; it’s also about feeling fantastic—like a rock star at a health concert!
Integrating Mindfulness in Home Health Care
In the whirlwind of daily life, home health care can often feel like a high-speed chase featuring a quirky cast of characters, including nurses, patients, and a mountain of paperwork. Introducing mindfulness meditation into this chaotic mix can create a serene oasis, allowing all involved to savor the moment—even amidst the hustle and bustle of health care routines. Picture a world where caregivers and clients alike float through their tasks with mild smiles and calm minds, rather than teetering on the edge of a caffeine-fueled frenzy.Integrating mindfulness in home health care is not just a fanciful dream; it can be a practical reality.
By designing a program that weaves mindfulness practices into daily routines, healthcare professionals can enhance the well-being of their clients while also providing a much-needed breather for themselves. This approach acknowledges the emotional and psychological aspects of health care, ensuring that both caregiver and client can find moments of peace amidst their duties.
Designing a Mindfulness Program for Home Health Care
The cornerstone of a successful mindfulness program lies in its accessibility and integration into the daily lives of both healthcare professionals and clients. Here’s how such a program can be structured:
Daily Mindful Moments
Encourage healthcare professionals to initiate 5-minute mindfulness breaks during home visits. This could involve simple breathing exercises or guided imagery practices that can be done while sitting in a chair or even lying in bed.
Mindful Communication Workshops
Host workshops where healthcare providers learn to incorporate mindfulness into their communication with clients. Techniques for active listening and being fully present can enhance rapport and ensure that clients feel valued and heard.
Create a resource bank that includes apps, websites, and audio recordings for clients and caregivers to explore mindfulness techniques on their own time. This can be a treasure trove of guided meditations and mindfulness exercises tailored for different needs.
Organize group sessions for clients, focusing on mindfulness activities such as gentle yoga, Tai Chi, or mindful walking. This fosters community and helps clients share their experiences and insights.
Teaching Mindfulness Techniques to Clients
Healthcare professionals play a vital role in imparting mindfulness techniques to clients, helping them to cultivate their own practices. Here are effective methods for teaching these techniques:
Healthcare providers should exemplify mindfulness in their own practice. By demonstrating calmness and presence during interactions, they set the tone for clients to follow.
Simple Breathing Techniques
Teach clients how to engage in mindful breathing. For instance, instruct them to take a deep breath in through the nose, hold for a couple of seconds, and exhale slowly through the mouth. This can be done while washing hands or during medication administration.
Encourage clients to practice mindful observation during activities, such as eating or taking a shower. They can focus on the sensations—colors, textures, and fragrances—enhancing their appreciation of everyday experiences.
Introduce journaling as a mindfulness exercise. Clients can jot down three things they are grateful for each day, which can foster a more positive mindset and promote emotional well-being.
Examples of Mindfulness Exercises During Health and Nursing Activities
Mindfulness exercises can seamlessly fit into everyday health care activities, transforming mundane tasks into moments of reflection and calm. Here are a few examples:
Mindful Medication Administration
While preparing medications, encourage nurses to take a moment to focus on their breath. This practice not only calms the mind but also enhances attention to detail—making sure the right medication is given at the right time.
During personal care routines, such as bathing or brushing hair, healthcare professionals can guide clients to focus on the sensations of water, soap, or the brush moving through hair. This encourages a mindful connection with their body.
Mindfulness During Therapy Sessions
In physical or occupational therapy, therapists can incorporate mindfulness by having clients focus on their movements and breath, ensuring they are present and engaged in their rehabilitation.
Nature Sounds and Guided Imagery
While changing bandages or assisting in mobility, soft background sounds of nature or short guided imagery scripts can be employed to create a tranquil atmosphere, enhancing relaxation and comfort for the client.
“Mindfulness is not about eliminating thoughts, but learning to observe them without attachment.”
By incorporating mindfulness into home health care, we create not just a more peaceful environment but also a more effective care experience, supporting the well-being of both clients and healthcare professionals alike.
In conclusion, mastering Mindfulness meditation isn’t just about sitting cross-legged and chanting mantras; it’s about embracing the art of being present in a world that often feels like a roller coaster ride. Whether you’re looking to improve your health, find emotional balance, or sprinkle some tranquility into your home care routines, mindfulness serves as your trusty guide. So, take a deep breath, and remember: the journey to inner peace is just a mindful moment away!
What is mindfulness meditation?
It’s a practice that focuses on being fully present, aware of your thoughts and feelings without judgment.
How long should I meditate for?
Start with just 5-10 minutes a day and gradually increase as you feel comfortable!
Do I need special equipment for mindfulness meditation?
Nope! Just find a quiet space, a comfy seat, and your wonderful self.
Can mindfulness meditation help with anxiety?
Absolutely! It can help reduce anxiety by promoting calm and clarity in your thoughts.
Is mindfulness meditation suitable for everyone?
Yes, it’s for anyone willing to give it a try—no experience needed!
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Meet our Interns: Tim Scalzo - Documentation Site Development
This is the last of several blog posts written by the high school interns that have been working with us this summer.
Hello! My name is Tim Scalzo and my project this summer was to help develop a website to host and share work done by the Let's Build Rockets team. The documentation website will make it possible for other people to access and learn from the work that we've been doing. This will be a dynamic website which is not something that I had a lot of experience in before I began work on the project. But as I worked over the summer I learned a lot about many different things.
The first thing we did was plan out what would be on the site, how it would look, and how it would get there. We decided there would be three basic things displayed on the site: Files, Articles, and Users. Each one would be stored in a database and would have specific data values associated with each one. They would each be a column in the database where each row is a single entity of that table's type. We also did some brainstorming on how the website should look, since we never got around to implementing actual styles or formatting during the summer, I won't get into the details. Putting it simply, we decided it should look similar to Wikipedia. Each article would have a table of contents, an author, content, and files associated with it.
I then built a very basic dynamic site using Next.js using [this tutorial](https://learnnextjs.com). It was a good way to get a handle on how dynamic websites work since I only have had experience with static sites in the past. Using the base website I wrote using this tutorial, I stripped it down to the code we needed in order to have a dynamically built website. Part of this tutorial was setting up a server that handles URL masking. This means anytime a page is requested by the user's browser, the browser has to go through the server. I wrote some functions that take URLs that match a pattern, loads a corresponding page, and then changes the URL to look nicer. This is called URL masking and it makes it possible to send information in URLs that the user can't see. This makes it a dynamic website because it can load information into the page dynamically. The informatiom isn't stored statically as a fully formatted webpage. Instead, it's stored in a database as little bits of information that can be accessed wherever they're needed.
We decided to use Postgres SQL for our database. Eric set up this development environment on a VM in his computer. I'm not sure, but it's possible the database has been moved to DigitalOcean for more reliable hosting. At first I SSHed into this server to work on the database. I then learned about Knex.js which is an SQL query builder. It makes it much easier to interact with the database. I learned about its syntax and was able to write some basic functions based on the information we'd have to pull from the database.
GET & POST Requests
Everytime you type a URL into your browser and hit enter, you are making a GET request to that server. Your computer is asking the server to send it the information that it is hosting. Once the browser receives the information it displays it as a webpage. You use GET requests everyday and you don't even realize it. A POST request is the opposite of a GET request, it sends information to the server and asks it to do something with it. In our website's case, the server is the database. Since this is a dynamic website it loads information from the database and constructs the webpages dynamically by using GET requests. In order to do this I wrote some simple functions that use Knex.js to ask for information from the database. I also wrote some Knex.js functions that send POST requests to the database to update it based on information that the user enters on the website. The thing about Knex.js functions is they need the code loaded on every page that they run. To make it easier to run them and quicker to loead each page, we created API pages on the server that run specific functions based on what information is fed into them. We're then able to use the information that is loaded on the API pages to create the pages of the website.
Since most of Let's Build Rocket's files are hosted on Google Drive, we decided that our documentation site should sync with it periodically. We used Google's API to pull metadata and store it in our database. The thing about Google Drive is you almost always need to prove that you have access to the files you're attempting to view or edit. There are a couple ways of authenticating with Google's API, and the first way we used was a 3rd-party NPM package that authenticated by logging into Google on a browser. This worked for users are editing a file online, but we realized it wouldn't work if the server wanted to update our database automatically. At this point I had already written some fairly complex functions to update the database and Google Drive. As is very often done when programming, I rewrote the functions to be simpler so they would work with Google's own NPM package for Google Drive. This ended up being a great decision because it made it possible to authenticate automatically (using a local file that has user secrets). After fiddling with the functions that would write to Google Drive, Eric and I figured out how to pull all of the metadata for files in a folder in Google Drive.
As you may or may not know, PostgreSQL (PSQL) is cool but kind of slow. When I SSH into the database, I type an IP address and password into the terminal and it allows me to control the database remotely through PSQL. However, everything by nature is controlled by text commands. So editing an entry in the database takes a couple minutes of navigating to the table, entering the correct command, and then making sure you typed the command correctly. It's much simpler if you use Knex.js to write some functions. I mentioned earlier that I linked the functions to pages using the server's URL masking. However, it's kind of clunky to edit data by typing everything into a URL. So the next step was, as the title of this section says, creating a broswer editor. Instead of typing changes into the URL a user can type the changes into a contextual editor that makes it much clearer how to edit specific parts of each type of data. First I created three editors, one for each type of data (files, articles, & users). Each editor has fields for what the user can edit. I then started writing the code that would allow the editor to verify valid information had been entered into it and then send it to the database. But that's when summer ended. I hope to eventually finish the editor. I'll be sure to write another blog post when I do.
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There an increasing need for website owners to have to verify that they own the website they say they own with third-party online software tools like Google Search Console, Google Analytics, Meta and Facebook, or Pinterest.
Verification is the process of proving that you own your site and so third party tools can safely send back and forth data.
Typically website owners are being asked to add code to their website’s header to do this which may be outside of the remit of what the average DIY website builder can do.
So if you’re asking yourself “Where can I add a verification code to my website?” this post will show you a simple way you can do this on WordPress without having to go into your website code, and enable you to verify your website quickly and painlessly.
Check to see if you can add code using your theme
Many WordPress themes and theme builder actually have dedicated areas on their interface in the WordPress admin that allow you to add code to the header of your site.
In the Divi Theme you can add code via the Theme Options >Integrations tab here:
In Elementor you’ll need to use the Custom Code feature to add code to a Page in the Header Element in the display options. More on this right here.
Use a plugin
The other way to add verification code to your website without tinkering with code is to use a plugin.
This may suit you if you don’t have a Theme that gives you the option of doing this.
Insert Headers and Footers by WPBeginner is really easy to use option that adds an interface to add code in the Settings section of your WordPress admin:
You’ll need to keep the plugin running all of the time if you are adding code that needs to be accessed on an ongoing basis like the Facebook pixel or Google Analytics.
Once you’ve added the code, don’t forget to head back to the platform requesting it and make sure it’s working OK.
After that, leave the code in or remove it – once you’ve verified, you’re done!
If you’re really struggling, send a message to one of our team and we’d be happy to help guide you.
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Hmmm, which of us will reach obsolete status first?
It occurred to me today that my laptop and I have a lot in common. I never thought I would be likening myself to a piece of technology. But the resemblances are now too obvious to ignore.
We have both been around the block a few times and have battle scars to prove it. I have gray hair, a surgically chopped and reattached colon and wrinkles in places too numerous to mention. My laptop’s J key sticks, its’ E key is completely obscured and its touch pad has something resembling a black hole on it.
My energy level is a pale comparison to what it once was and has clearly defined limits. My laptop’s battery is dead, quite literally dead, meaning it cannot function without being plugged into a power source.
The pace at which I go about my business has geared down several levels. Now and then I get a spurt of energy which makes me feel young again. But that is an illusion. My laptop takes inordinately long to boot up and is painfully slow. Occasionally it has a good day and responds promptly. But that is just a tease.
My wonky back gripes at me every day, even though I treat it to weekly chiropractic treatments, and occasionally threatens to lock up. My laptop feels aggrieved when overtaxed and periodically freezes in the midst of routine functions.
New technology is the bane of my existence. I cannot keep up with it, avoid it when possible and achieve only baseline competence when I must adapt to it.
My laptop does not handle new versions of software well. Your Office product is no longer supported has been displaying at the top of the screen for quite some time. My laptop and I both willfully ignore it because we know that neither one of us is up to the upgrade. We live in fear of the Important Updates are Pending notice.
I avoid going online until I have to because of all the threats that lie waiting there to strike: viruses, malware, ransomware and phishing e-mails. My laptop lives in mortal fear of these digital evils knowing full well that contracting one would be its demise.
I am 18 months out from retirement, cannot wait to get there but regularly wonder if I will make it to the finish line before I am put out to pasture. My laptop is long past its expiry date, longs for the day when it will be shut down forever and worries that the big crash will come first.
My laptop and I have a love-hate relationship. I am completely dependent upon it and begrudge the fact. I also regularly curse it out for operating poorly. It responds by operating even more slowly and sometimes takes ridiculously long to shut down just to spite me.
There will come a time when I have to retire my Pavilion g series. It will be a sad day when that happens. We have woven many metaphors together and, notwithstanding our constant bickering, we are uncommonly fond of one another.
Of course, there is always the possibility that the old girl will beat the odds to outlive me and have the last laugh before she succumbs to digital senility.
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They ask me to show them the money or sometimes they want a clip in a big publication. And sometimes at Spot.Us I’ve got a little ray of hope in a pitch, and I ask which freelancers are “coming with me” as I waive a suitcase in the air. Spot.Us was built with freelancers in mind, a way they could pitch the world and all editors at once instead of one editor at a time. As such, we get pitches, and often when they become more realized we shop them around to some of our 100-plus publishing partners or I seek out new partners.
It’s not 100 percent of what I do, but it’s an unexpected job duty that has emerged as Spot.Us has evolved. I love it. What I say to everyone who gets a pitch up on Spot.Us is, “I work for you.” And I mean that. I do work for you. I just ask you to keep in mind that I have a lot of bosses.
As I was joking about this last night with a freelance science writer, she expressed general gratitude at the idea. Fact is, just looking for work as a freelance writer is a full-time job itself. Freelancers need agents, and some of the best journalists get them.
But I wonder if there’s more of an unexplored market here. I look at organizations like The Atavist, Byliner, and maybe even curation organizations like Longreads, and wonder if they’re in the ideal position to become talent agencies for mid-level freelance writers. These are organizations that work with one writer at a time to do a deep investigation and then publish it for tablets and split download proceeds with the reporter.
But that one-time publishing could be just the start. As they build out a portfolio, the “long form micro-publisher” that keeps the best relationship with talent could end up in the strongest position. And considering the growing number of freelancers who could use such services, it could be a profitable niche.
THE A-LIST AND B-LIST
We know the big-hitting reporters have agents, book deals, etc. But in a new media world there is always space for a longer tail. We’re told that reporters must work on a personal brand, but much like actors, there will always be various levels of talent, experience, name recognition, and so on (think A-list and B-list actors).
And from the start, we should note that being on the B-list isn’t the kiss of death. I look at actors like Steve Buscemi who may never be an “A-lister” but has made a career out of being … well … Steve Buscemi.
There is a good chance that the future of journalism will include much more freelancing. We’re seeing it already. But that doesn’t have to be a bad thing.
The journalism industry (emphasis on industry) has been historically tied to large institutions (i.e., newspapers) and this created a negative stigma for independent freelancers, as though they just couldn’t hack it. That’s not necessarily the case anymore. Aside from the Screen Actors Guild, most actors never worked for a single institution besides themselves and whatever agency that was representing them and getting them gigs.
And I think gigs or “gigging” will be the way freelancers turn their practice into a career in the future. Instead of pitching story to story, you’ll be working project to project or gig to gig.
And that means reporters who work on projects will need representation.
I’m not sure exactly how that relationship works or what it looks like. But the new breed of micro-publishers like Atavist and Byliner (and one could argue that Spot.Us, while not like these, is a kind of precursor) are in a position to explore this. Or perhaps an organization will step in that doesn’t do a lick of publishing and just focuses on bringing clips and paid work to new or young writers. Some might already be poking up like eByline and StoryMarket.
One thing is certain: Freelancing isn’t going anywhere. But I do think the relationships freelancers maintain needs to be updated for the Internet.
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Sometimes bad news is actually good news in disguise. That the case at game publisher Electronic Arts (Nasdaq: ERTS). Thursday, EA released their earnings report for the 2nd quarter 2007. Relative to the same quarter last year revenue was down and earnings went from the black to the red but the bad news was good, really.
EA posted a net loss of 62cents a share ($195m) on revenue of $640m but a significant part of the loss was due to changes in accounting practices regarding revenue recognition. Adjusted earnings (non-GAAP), less the revenue changes and other items, were a positive $87m which amounts to a gain of 27cents per share. Thats up relative to the same period last year when revenue was in at $65m (21cents a share). The earnings on an adjusted basis also easily beat consensus expectations of 20cents a share for the 3rd quarter.
Looking deeper into the numbers, EA Sports was a major driver of 3rd quarter returns. The Madden NFL 2008 franchise sold 4.5m games and FIFA Soccer (Football) sold 2.9m. Games for the Nintendo platform were also moving well. MySims, a game EA owns all IP for, moved more than a million units for the DS and Wii.
Geographically, the company saw positive growth in Asia (up 19%) but a decline in domestic North American returns. Europe was neutral.
Future growth markets like in-game advertising and mobile are moving ahead slowly. Progress is faster with the company’s reorganization process which is expected to cost 350 jobs and about $100m in charges but should shave upwards of $25m in annual costs.
The brighter spot for EA is the future quarter, and complete fiscal year. Heading into the December quarter, they are expecting demand for their newest game Rock Band (a joint venture with MTV Networks aimed at catching Activision’s Guitar Hero franchise) to exceed supply. A new Simpson’s game, NBA Live 2008 and the latest in their Need for Speed franchise are also scheduled. For the quarter, EA expects revenue in the range of $1.625 and $1.8b – a range ahead of analyst prior expectations of $1.61b.
For the fiscal year, which ends is March, EA expects net revenue in the range of $3.35 and $3.65b, up $150m from previous guidance. Earnings will come in at a loss due to accounting charges but on a Non GAAP basis will be between 85cents and $1.15 a share. On a GAAP basis, near $1 a share in losses is attributed to changes in accounting (deferring revenue) and and 50 to 60cents per share charge will be to account for the recent purchase Bioware and Pandemic Studios.
Even with the gaming industry changing, and new revenue models likely needed over the coming decade, things are looking good in Redwood City. There’s work still to be done but the turnaround is moving in the right direction.
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