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Charles Sumner delivered a strong moral argument against slavery at Faneuil Hall. Especially in Boston, that kind of thing had to raise questions. The threat to white freedom embedded in the institution could get a pass, but when Sumner evinced powerful sympathy for the enslaved his audience may have heard a whiff of Garrisonian purity about him. The Garrison wing of abolitionism preached non-involvement with politics, that sordid mire of compromise that had done so much to defend and expand slavery. Garrison's moral purity might make him an appealing figure today, but it also makes him a curious one for a political aspirant to invoke at a party meeting. One does not, at least in rhetoric, compromise on morals. By freighting antislavery with such potent religious language, Sumner put himself in a potentially difficult spot.
Naturally, he had an out:
The testimony which we bear against Slavery, as against all other wring, is, in different ways, according to our position. The Slavery which exists under other governments, as in Russia or Turkey, or in other States of our Union, as in Virginia and Carolina, we can oppose only through the influence of morals and religion, without in any way invoking the Political Power. Nor do we propose to act otherwise.
By making slavery foreign, Sumner once more indicted it. To hold slaves put a polity in the company of autocratic Russia or the Sultan's Turkey: states his audience would understand as deeply backward and alien. Making it foreign also made it to a substantial degree someone else's problem. Here Massachusetts' future senator repeated far more conventional antislavery attitudes. The good people of Massachusetts did not practice slavery, so their moral responsibility lay in exhortation. However:
Slavery, where we are parties to it, whenever we are responsible for it, everywhere within our jurisdiction, must be opposed not only by all the influences of literature, morals, and religion, but directly by every instrument of Political Power.
Massachusetts lacked the power to end slavery in the South by legal means. Such a scruple extended to the use of federal power just the same. What happened in South Carolina stayed in, or should stay in, that state. But free jurisdictions had used that power for themselves since the 1780s, with the Bay State leading the way. Thus, to Sumner, they had proven themselves competent and trustworthy. Therefore
I am sorry to confess that this can be done only through the machinery of politics. The politician, then, must be summoned. The moralist and philanthropist must become for this purpose politicians, -not forgetting morals of philanthropy, but seeking to apply them practically in the laws of the land.
And should your legislature like to summon Charles Sumner, he didn't have to say, he would not misplace his morals on the train to Washington. The implication held double meaning: Sumner would not turn traitor to his principles, but would also not fly off into some Union-imperiling radicalism by attacking slavery in the slave states.


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A pair of Belgium scientists (Francis Heylinghen and Clement Vidal) published a psychology paper that actually gives scientific ground to David Allen's (and Kelly Mc Ghee, and others with similar methods) methodology.
They even propose an extension of GTD for collaborative work purposes.
In this paper, the researchers focus on a couple of human brains attributes that explain why GTD concepts work that well.
- Limited short-term memory capabilities
The concept that the Pyramid Principle book talks about too is that the human brain cannot remember, without structure, more than a limited number of things (typically 7, give or take). This fits perfectly with the "trusted system" concept of GTD. "Free your mind"
- The brain is much better at recognition than at recall.
If you remember a time where you had the name of this person on "the tip of your tongue" you know what's meant with limited capabilities for the mind to recall. However, perceptions (sights, sounds, scents, locations…) help trigger memories. For those familiar with Marcel Proust's "A La Recherche du temps perdu" and of his Madeleine (a French cookie), you'll get what I mean exactly.|
GTD, with its "@Computer", "@Home"…. recognizes this. When in the right place, with the right next action you'll know what to do.
- The brain works best when given feedback on actions than in a vacuum. It's also what motivates us most.
GTD's clear "what's your next action" and the immediate reward of ticking it off (and the sense of accomplishment that goes with it) clearly maps to these psychological traits of ours.
Other aspects are also mentioned so I'd advise you to read it if you're still not convinced GTD does make sense.
The authors then review the advantages of using GTD in a collaborative environment.
Additionally to the obvious ones (better team productivity through better individual productivity, clearer deliverables…), they also point to project planning type activities where clear next actions, shared and clear goals, single place to store data on a project will help and, looking forward, a potential system where action would not be done depending on job description but on individual capabilities and a "point" system resembling a lot like a permanent open market for skills within a team.
Now we just need someone to map Agile and GTD methodologies to see how to get to a best of both world approach.

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Southampton Hospital (southamptonhospital.org) has announced an expansion of its women's health program with the addition of Lisa Johnson, DPT, OCS, WCS, CSCS, whose practice, Women's Health Physical Therapy, encompasses services related to the evaluation, treatment, and education of women's health issues across the life span.
Dr. Johnson's health program looks at issues like dysfunction in urology, pelvic floor dysfunction and pain, obstetrics, gynecology, gastroenterology, bone health, post-breast cancer surgical rehabilitation, eating disorders, menopausal symptoms, sexual health, sports medicine issues unique to women, and symptoms of abuse. Appointments for Dr. Johnson can be arranged through the hospital's Ed & Phyllis Davis Wellness Institute at 631-726-8800.
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Anyone got pics of their jigs to do the mounts on the f series?
Anyone got pics of their jigs to do the mounts on the f series?
heres one
but we didnt use a jig for mine just very precise measurements
Fairly sure there is a YR22 model with rear disk brakes? (F series)
would love to know if there was cant find any info tho
toyodiy doesnt list and yr22's for aus lol but found european tr22 did have disc brakes
you would need to change the axles to suit tho so mayaswell just do the ma70 conversion
For memory it was the EFI version that came with disks?(late model?)
hmm i cant find any aus 22 series taragos on TOYODIY which is annoying
DR86FT - http://forums.club4ag.com/zerothread?id=28876 <-- has pics of my jig/swap. It was on page 2 if you bothered to read/click.
Ecko - It's listed under liteace, then YR22.
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All YR22's are EFI. thats what makes them a YR22 - the 4YE engine (and the accompanying driveline upgades).
toyodiy. enter vin YR22-0123456. and you get http://www.toyodiy.com/parts/g_E_198...22RG-MQEQ.html
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Early this month, Ted and I started to look for a new place to live. Back in February, we decided that it would be good for us to move out of Hunting Park, at least for this next season of our lives. It felt big for us to make this decision, so then we started searching and awaiting what God would provide. This past Sunday, we found our new place, an apartment just about 3 miles away :) Praise God!
This decision was a long one in the making. I have been contemplating it for some time. After some good conversations following the Christmas break, we both decided that living in a lower-stress environment would be good for both of us for now. It's a good decision for us, one that will challenge us not to find our value or justification in the things of this world (in this case, how challenging our neighborhood living environment is for us.)
We are going to miss it here. There is sadness in leaving, as in any big transition. Thankfully, we will still be here almost every day, but internally, I know this will feel like an entirely new phase for us. We will now be coming in to Hunting Park from the outside. Some good friends and ministry partners are here. Please pray for our transition, for our new apartment in a tranquil, tree-lined block in Mt. Airy (Philadelphia), and for our rootedness to ever be in Christ!
To commemorate the years we spent in our 4225 home, we made a riveting video "tour" of our space this past Sunday, where so many memories have been made. (And by riveting, I mean kinda boring! hehe.) I've spared you the link and just posted a few pictures from it here. In the bottom photo, Ted is explaining how his love of coffee developed in this home, lol. So you see, you're not missing much by my not posting the video :) Love you all.


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A study published in Psychological Science may be the answer to the disparity between male and female workers in math-dominated careers.
Conducted by Thomas Götz and Madeleine Bieg of the University of Konstanz and the Thurgau University of Teacher Education, the survey assessed 5th-11th graders from a set of 700 students. Unlike other studies that have observed male and female reactions to mathematics, the collected data focuses on each participant's generalized perception of their own math anxiety.
Gotz and Bieg found that, despite similar anxiety in real-life situations dealing with math, girls reported more general anxiety toward math than boys reported. This meant that even though girls said that they have more math-related anxiety, they were not actually experiencing more math related-anxiety.
What This Could Mean for the Shortage of Women in STEM Roles
Although women make up 46.7% of the U.S. workforce, they represent less than 25% of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) jobs. The statistic makes sense when considering the results of Gotz and Bieg study. Of course, the implications of the data are only speculative, but the noticeable gender gap in such a young group has researchers searching for the reason for such a disparity. While some suggest the female lack of interest in science and mathematical subjects begins in middle school, research shows it can start much earlier than that.
Cognitive Aspects of Sex-Role Development, a medical thesis developed by Dr. Carter Bruce, shows that gender specific toys, such as a toy kitchen for girls and tool kits for boys, largely contributed to the kind of socialization that imposed developed principles of sex roles.
LEGOS, for instance, a toy company regarded for its encouragement of spatial and creative skills through building and design, has been in the midst of the controversy of gendered toys. The mini figure-heads that give personality to the otherwise faceless LEGO blocks, boast a male to female ratio of 18:1. Their girl-marketed line called Friends, which differed from their typical construction zone and scientific themes, features homes and cafe shops.
Does Social Conditioning Lead to STEM Career Statistics?
Do girls feel like they should be more anxious about math and science because, from a very young age, they have been conditioned to avoid such interests? Leading women in the tech industry suggest so.
During a SXSW discussion in a room of mostly women, Michelle Zatlyn (cofounder of Cloudflare) and Pooja Samkar (CEO of Piazza) to name a few, point to being influenced and encouraged by women who held science, technology, and mathematics positions when they were young.
Kara Swisher, speaker at SXSW and writer for All Things Digital, answers the question of "Where are the women in tech?" with another question: Why don't young girls feel awesome? Or, in light of the Gotz and Bieg study, why do they feel like they should be more anxious about math than boys?
Public Responses
If the actual math achievement of girls from grades 5-11 is similar to their male counterparts, their issue of reported anxiety implies a consequential issue of self-esteem and confidence, a subject that many groups are trying to revolutionize.
- "Educate To Innovate": The Obama administration is putting a strong emphasis on math and science education for girls. The strategies include training teachers on new interaction approaches and providing customized STEM programs for minority groups.
- GoldieBlox: A toy set that is engineering-based, GoldieBlox encourages girls to have fun through building.
- DigiGirlz High Tech Camp: For girls aged 13 and up, this three-day worldwide program includes technology tours, demonstrations, networking opportunities, and hands-on workshops.
- Net Hope's Women's TechConnect: A program that provides helpful resources for women and girls in developing countries who are interested in STEM careers.
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it's all just dust on the horizon
Internet2 exists to cater more specifically to corporate interests. If you take a look at who's funding it well I need not say anything else.
Internet2 however never took off as planned and instead (or perhaps) by design it has been slowly injected into our current interwebz.
Internet1 and Unix in general pretty much were designed around the do no evil concept. It's one of the reasons spam filtering wasn't provided and is basically frowned upon in the rfc's since nobody imagined the systems would be abused to the extent that they are. It's also why unix machines by default usually have very lapse security. They were designed to be multi-user production machines not botnet drops and spamming pools.
So with the winds of the internet changing these larger isps att/verizon who pretty much have immunity as it is against any type of spam/abuse complaints will continue to whine about not having more control.
Fortunately for the rest of us verizon is going broke, can't comment on at&t but im sure they aren't in any better shape.
These companies have fundamental issues that come with their monopoly status. Every so often i'll speak to a network operator or upper member of management of an ISP who writes large checks to these backbones and it just so happens these companies also provide them with wireless and phone service and all it takes is for these people to get jacked around at home for them to tear up these contracts.
I know i've done it, it all comes with being a monopoly.
Verizon has absolutely no plan for the future and from the looks of this neither does at&t. So when you can't sell anything furthering your monopoly status seems to be popular.


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GlobalFire started as an operational arm of the David McAntony Gibson Foundation (DMGF), a registered Canadian charity. DMGF also has GlobalMedic and GlobalWater as operational arms.
DMGF was created in the spring of 1998 in honour of David McAntony Gibson, who tragically lost his life on February 7, 1998.
A remarkable man who believed in taking the time to help those around him both near and far, Mr. Gibson will be remembered by his friends, family and peers as caring, compassionate and dedicated. In keeping with David's spirit, DMGF is designed to help those in need around the world by providing relief supplies and equipment, and has adopted "Serving the Global Community" as its motto.
DMGF launches programs designed to strengthen the delivery of emergency services in the Third World. These objectives are achieved through the procurement of equipment, medicine, and supplies, as well as funding the delivery of training packages. All forms of aid are provided to the recipient free of charge.
DMGF's initial operational arm, GlobalMedic, has conducted emergency aid missions and training operations around the globe. The experience gained by GlobalMedic has identified a need to: conduct search and rescue; and assist local fire services both before and after an emergency incident. As such, GlobalFire was created, and is organized and equipped to undertake the following tasks:
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Jan Ackerson, Summer 2010 Flash Fiction Contest Runner-Up
Jan Ackerson is a retired high school teacher living with her husband and Sophie, the Demented Cat in rural Michigan. She was first published in 1962, when her poem I Like Deer appeared in her elementary school's literary anthology. After that, she took a long break from writing, until a family crisis in 2000 drove her to find solace in the scratch of pen on paper.
Her short stories and poetry have been seen mostly on FaithWriters.com, where she has earned dozens of weekly awards. Her stories Sniggles and The Suit Jacket of Grace and her poem A Poet Rests in the 131st Psalm have placed in that site's yearly 'Best of the Best' competition.
Jan is spending her retirement years traveling, playing with her granddaughter, and freelance editing. Her short stories and poetry can be found at http://www.faithwriters.com/member-profile.php?id=11626.
Don't forget to check out Jan's winning entry here, then settle in for our interview with her below.
WOW: Jan, thanks for taking time to chat with us today, and congratulations for placing in our contest! What are your thoughts about it all?
Jan: I was astounded! I have a hard time thinking of myself as a real writer; unlike most of my writing friends, I've never sought publication. Writing is just a hobby to me, and I entered the contest as a whim. Maybe, in some dim corner of my brain, I was hoping for some validation of my scratchings—but I never expected to do so well against accomplished writers. This feels absolutely marvelous!
WOW: Glad to hear that, you did a fantastic job with your entry! Speaking of which, how did your story 'A Kind Woman Lives Here' develop?
Jan: I happened across a website that showed dozens of the 'hobo signs' used during the Great Depression. I imagined a sweet old tramp scrawling a primitive sign on a woman's front gate—and working backward, the story of this brief and grace-filled encounter formed itself. I'd like to imagine that my grandmother might have served such a homely meal in the same circumstances.
WOW: That's a good example of how writers can be inspirited by just about anything, including an aspect of Depression-era society some might not be familiar with. Besides grace, I also felt a sense of peace as I read your delightful story. Well done!
Let's turn to your writing background. Now your bio mentioned your return to writing in 2000 after a long break. Can you tell what happened to bring that about?
Jan: In October of 2000, my eighteen-year-old daughter suffered a spinal cord injury in a horseback riding accident. I'm a person who internalizes emotions, but this particular event was so earth-shattering that I really needed an outlet. I started to blog, and I found a website, FaithWriters.com, where I could post my writings in a supportive environment. The funny thing is—I'd intended to write out my rage at God, but writing became a means of emotional healing.
WOW: Thank you for sharing this with us, it must have been quite a difficult time for you and your family. I'm in agreement with you in experiencing writing as a source of healing, as other writers have found. For me, journaling has provided that outlet for years.
Looking back, what's one thing you know now about writing you wish you knew back when you started?
Jan: There's a lot of mechanical stuff—dialog tags, writing 'tight', choosing the right tense and POV—that I've had to learn to do better. But I wish I'd known more about the community of writers. I've found writers to be incredibly supportive and helpful; we all want for there to be more beautiful words in the world, and we'll gladly help each other to get to the point where more beautiful words are being produced.
WOW: I agree! I continue to be amazed at the extent writers go to encourage and lift each other up. Very gratifying!
Now, you're a writer of both short stories and poetry. What's your process of transitioning between the two forms? Do you have a preference?
Jan: I love poetry, but it's extremely difficult for me to write. Nevertheless, every so often an idea simply demands to be written as a poem, no matter how much I resist it. Poems use language in such a totally different way than prose that I don't find it difficult to switch from one to the other; it's like playing piano or playing the flute. The tools are the same (musical symbols/words) but an entirely different skill set is required—a different part of the brain, even. I prefer writing short stories, because they're easier for me, but I feel a huge sense of accomplishment when I've written a poem.
WOW: Hmm, that's an interesting observation regarding the need to use a different skill set in creating poems. Something to keep in mind the next time I may write a poem.
I've noticed you've mentioned FaithWriters a few times. Tell us more about them.
Jan: FaithWriters is a website with all sorts of goodies for Christian writers. Their biggest draw is the writing challenge, where writers submit an entry based on a weekly prompt. There are message boards that deal with every aspect of writing and publishing, ebooks and writing classes, and so much more. Best of all, FaithWriters is a community of like-minded writers who really love one another, and who constantly work to help each other to write better.
WOW: Thanks for passing along details about them. Readers, check them out here. Wrapping things up, please share about Sophie, the Demented Cat!
Jan: Sophie's not your typical lap-sitting, purring furball. When she wants attention, she saunters into the bathroom and flushes the toilet—and she'll repeat that until I get up and shoo her out. She doesn't care much for anyone in the family but me—but only when I pull my computer onto my lap. She's a notoriously picky eater. Only one brand of dry cat food will do, but she'll eat rubber bands and string, given the opportunity. She's the best cat ever.
WOW: (Laughs) Flushes the toilet to get attention, and eats rubber bands and string! What a wild cat Sophie is! Jan, thanks again for chatting with us today, it was a pleasure! All the best with your writing!
Interview by Jill Earl
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Will Obama Change the Way America Eats?
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Sustainable food and agriculture watchers have been on a roller coaster ride ever since Barack Obama was given the nod by the American people. Soon after the election there were hopeful, if misguided, calls for Michael Pollan to be named head of the USDA and people were giddy at the idea that Obama had read Pollan's open letter to the next president. The excitement was muted with the appointment of Tom Vilsack as the USDA head. Vilsack is seen by many as part of the old boy's network that props up industrial agriculture interests at the expense of a truly healthy and sustainable food system. As the dust settles and the ride stops, there is reason to hope that a nation of healthy eaters will emerge in more subtle ways.
Read on for a taste of change. MD Julie Upton has identified 4 Ways Barack Obama Can Change the Way Our Country Eats. Upton's four points include anticipated support for local, organic farms, food-assistance programs being re-visioned to focus on healthier food, less bureaucratic food safety policy, and a focus on school nutrition. While these possible policy directions have not had time to be implemented, much less produce results, it's perhaps the Obama's personal example that will inspire America to choose their food wisely. Upton writes:
...I think it's just something that the most watched man in the world is now one of the fittest presidents of modern times: He's talked openly about his struggle to quit smoking, plays basketball with his personal assistant every morning, and is reportedly a big fan of pistachios, protein bars, tea, broccoli, spinach, and shrimp. I hope that over the next four years, we'll see a lot more of those healthy decisions, both in his personal life and in his policies.
Earlier this week the Obama's took another step in leading the country to a healthier lifestyle by bringing their personal chef, Sam Kass, from Chicago to the White House. The importance of this comes from Kass's philosophy around food. The NYT reports:
Mr. Kass, one of the new breed of chefs who are concerned about the environment and about poor eating habits in this country, has been quoted as saying people in his profession should take the lead in tackling public health issues. "Not only is there an unconscionable amount of people who remain hungry," he told "In These Times" magazine last year, said, "there's even a larger population, mostly poor, who are faced with obesity, diabetes and various other problems from overabundance."
Having a chef in the White House that understands the issues connecting food, agriculture, health and the environment can only be a good thing. Let's hope that the daily reminder of healthy, sustainably sourced food will be reflected in progressive policies to create a more sustainable food system for all Americans.
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Man Hunt (1941)
Director: Fritz Lang
Storyboard: Wiard B. Ihnen
The great Austrian Expressionist director Fritz Lang fled his homeland in the late 1930s (rather than make propaganda films for Joseph Goebbels), and Man Hunt was the first of four anti-Nazi films he made in the U.S. The director of Metropolis (1927) worked with art director Wiard B. Ihnen on this production, which starred Walter Pidgeon as Captain Alan Thorndike, an American soldier and big game hunter who happens upon Hitler's lodge while hunting in Bavaria and takes aim. Captured, Thorndike is tortured and left for dead by a river—but he finds a rowboat and attempts to navigate it to port without being discovered by the Nazis, who rake the water's surface with a searchlight.
The boards shown here, in graphite pencil, are classic film noir, with large parts of the page left in the dark. Thorndike ("Thorndyke") must turn in order to avoid the lights before reaching port where he can stow away on a ship to Britain. Ihnen, who was born in New Jersey, trained as an architect and worked for over three decades as a Hollywood art director. He was married to the legendary costume designer Edith Head.
Captain Thorndike attempts to avoid detection in his rowboat.
The Magnificent Ambersons (1942)
Director: Orson Welles
Storyboard: unattributed
The Magnificent Ambersons is Orson Welles's tragic masterpiece, his much-hyped follow-up to Citizen Kane (1941). It featured an extravagant set constructed at RKO's studios—the Ambersons' mansion, with its moving walls, which provided the setting for Welles's beloved central ballroom sequence and extensive tracking shots (drastically cut in the theatrical release).
Audacious and daring, The Magnificent Ambersons suffered one of Hollywood's most traumatic post-production periods. The writer-director had negotiated away his final cut and was working in Brazil on another project when he delivered a (second edit) 131-minute film. It received poor responses from a test audience and RKO took control.
"Everybody they could find was cutting it," recalled Welles later. It is believed the film went from 131 to 88 minutes, and many sequences were reshot, without Welles's approval, by the film's editor, Robert Wise. It was also given a new, more optimistic ending. The edited footage was later destroyed and the original cut has disappeared; all that remains is Welles's script and some storyboards, unattributed.
The Magnificent Ambersons left Welles with a poor reputation in Hollywood and he struggled to find work after it, yet the film is beloved by critics and cineastes and considered to be one of the greatest movies ever made, its tortured history providing a poignant backstory to the action onscreen.
The Big Sleep (1946)
Director: Howard Hawks
Storyboard: Bill Herwig
This Warner Bros, production is the Hollywood noir classic; an adaptation of Raymond Chandler's 1939 novel directed by Howard Hawks, co-written by William Faulkner, and starring Humphrey Bogart as hardboiled gumshoe Philip Marlowe, with Lauren Bacall as Vivian Rutledge.
Although the plot is somewhat convoluted. The Big Sleep is still considered one of the greatest movies of that era. The look of the film in particular is spectacular; moodily shot by Sid Hickox, its claustrophobic interiors (with exteriors almost always characterized by rain) were art directed by the renowned German emigre Carl Jules Weyl. As an architect, Weyl designed the Hollywood playhouse (now Avalon Hollywood); under contract at Warner Bros, until 1947, he also designed Casablanca (1942).
The storyboards shown here are credited to Bill Herwig, a former Disney animator of the 1930s, and are a clear indication of the mood of the piece. The original cut of the film in 1945 was re-edited and released in 1946.


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Lubuto Library Project Moving Forward
In the last few weeks we've had some very important meetings at the Lubuto Library Project in Zambia. First I was invited to the work planning meeting, where the management team scheduled all the work that Lubuto will be doing on all of its projects and programs over the next year. There will be a lot happening, and there is lots to achieve!
Second, we had a Program Planning meeting last week, where every member of the Lubuto team came together to discuss ideas, iron out issues, and share the successes of each of our program areas. It was quite amazing to see how Lubuto has grown over the last year, with more and more people becoming involved and sharing their expertise.
Then, the following day, we had a meeting with some new volunteers at the Lubuto office. I have been working recently on recruiting new volunteers to help in all areas of our work, and we had a very good meeting welcoming 3 new ladies to the team - one in each of the libraries and one who will be volunteering in the office. It was really great to get their input and ideas, see their enthusiasm, and know that they will be working to support our vulnerable young people.


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Frederique Constant returns as the Official Timekeeper of the 42nd Annual Lake Tahoe Concours d'Elegance
Frederique Constant returns as the Official Timekeeper of the 42nd Annual Lake Tahoe Concours d'Elegance Press Release : Frederique Constant – Fri, 8 Aug, 2014 5:00 AM EDT Beat the market. Get the app.
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Each of the new Runabout Chronograph Automatics will be delivered in a specially designed gift box, complete with a delightful miniature replica of a wooden Runabout. The new Runabout Chronograph Automatic Collection is a salute to creative passion in all its forms, in the past and present – and makes the partnership between Frederique Constant, the Lake Tahoe Concours d'Elegance, and the Riva Historical Society a natural fit.
For more information about Frederique Constant, the Lake Tahoe Concours d'Elegance and the new Runabout Riva Historical Society Collection, please contact Caitlin Shockley of Mehta Media Group via email@example.com .About Frederique Constant Founded in 1988 by Aletta and Peter Stas and driven by passion, Frederique Constant has grown into one of the larger Swiss watch manufacturers. The brand offers creativity at exceptional value and positions itself in the Accessible Luxury segment, with most of its watches selling at $1,000-$5,000 USD. Frederique Constant watches are defined by their high quality, differentiation and precision in design and manufacture. To ensure maximum quality, each Frederique Constant timepiece is assembled by hand and extensively controlled with latest equipment at its Manufacture in Plan-les-Ouates, Geneva, Switzerland. The Frederique Constant Collection is available through a selection of leading watch and jewelry retailers across the Americas, and in over 100 countries around the globe.
www.frederique-constant.com About Lake Tahoe Concours d'Elegance and the Tahoe Yacht Club Foundation
Founded in 1972 by a group of Lake Tahoe Yacht Club members with a passion for wooden boats, the Lake Tahoe Concours d'Elegance has taken place uninterrupted since the start, and developed into one of the most prestigious shows of its kind. From this modest beginning, the Lake Tahoe Concours d' Elegance has grown to play a significant role in the wooden boat community, as well as the Lake Tahoe maritime community. The Tahoe Yacht Club Foundation has hosted the Lake Tahoe Concours d'Elegance since its induction in 1994, focusing on growing the show, maintaining the quality of boat exhibits through the highest of judging standards and practices, and most importantly sharing the passion of wooden boats between exhibitors and public. Since 1994, Tahoe Yacht Club Foundation has raised and donated more than $200,000 to local groups and projects.
In 1998, the Riva Historical Society was founded in Milan, Italy by architect Piero Gibellini and fellow Riva owners - including Carlo Riva, who is the society's Honorary President - with the primary objective to locate and aid in the conservation of classic runabout boats that were designed by boating enthusiast Mr. Carlo Riva. The RHS achieves this by helping Riva Runabout owners maintain their boat and restore them to their original beauty. The society also provides education through the collection of research and studies to its RHS members around the world.
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Photographer Jenn Ackerman is nothing if not a boundary-pusher. Her work delicately treads the line between art and ethnography, offering glimpses into worlds that both trouble and intrigue us – from beauty pageants to dying inmates. Alongside her husband and creative partner, Tim Gruber, Ackerman captures the beauty and grace that can exist in even the harshest conditions, as demonstrated poignantly in her photo series "Trapped." This project, inspired by a NY Times article on the growing population of inmates with mental illness, brings viewers into the stark world of someone trapped both physically and psychologically. It's a place none of us would want to be, but one in which Ackerman immersed herself for the sake of shedding light on this little known side of the prison system. Ackerman writes:
My intention was to make that made the viewer feel what I felt when I was inside the prison. I took a more personal and emotional approach to this project than I ever have…I left the prison everyday wanting to help these men that have nowhere else to go. There were days that I was extremely scared and others that I left thinking how much someone on the outside missed them. Some days, I had to remind myself that many of these men had done heinous things. There were also days when I was reminded that some of these men have faded into the system with no hope of getting out…
For most of these men, they have been outcasts of society and rarely heard. So they had a chance to share their story and have someone listen that actually cared to listen not just focused on treatment or safety. My intention is to spark calls for reform for the treatment of the mentally ill and the prison system in the US.
On the project's website you can watch the feature video, which includes a combination of action footage, still images, facts about the conditions of mentally ill inmates, and audio from an interview with the warden from the prison Ackerman photographed. The content is unsettling and at times hard to watch, but it is an important step toward shedding light on a community that might otherwise go faceless and nameless. Their stories, at least, will not remain trapped.
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Rep uncovers masterpieces worth thousands
USAA's Casey Marmol asked a 25-year-member with only an auto policy how USAA could do more for her. The 66-year-old Colorado widow replied: "Tell me what you can do for an old lady who lives on $2,000 a month and has lost everything."
After her husband died, she'd lost their family business and retirement savings, and was now relying on a fixed Social Security check of $2,000 a month to make ends meet. A short sale on her home had even left her homeless for a while.
Her challenge wasn't lost on Casey. He inquired about all her financial needs and:
• adjusted her auto insurance coverage to save her $22 a month.
• helped her apply for a low variable rate USAA Bank credit card to replace her high-interest one with another bank.
• transferred her to apply for a Medicare Supplement policy that was more competitive than her current policy.
• recommended that she reduce or eliminate umbrella coverage that provided liability protection for a business she no longer owned.
• guided her through Auto CircleTM and connected her with a local dealer to trade in her big, gas-guzzling Volvo SUV for a smaller, more economical car.
Casey then asked the widow, "What do you have set up for savings in case of an emergency?" She replied "Nothing. I did sell a painting worth $80,000 below value, for $50,000, to bail myself out and purchase my home." Recognizing this as a large sum of money for a painting, Casey asked her more. Apparently, she and her husband had collected 11 more paintings, including two David Mazures and four Salvador Dalis, oriental rugs, gold coins and stamps.
Upon hearing this, Casey recommended that she:
• Appraise each item and add a Valuable Personal Property rider through USAA to her current homeowners policy to make sure her collectables were adequately insured.
• Consider selling some pieces to ease her financial burden and start a savings or retirement fund.
She liked all of his recommendations but was concerned about one. She told Casey that she had procrastinated in having the paintings appraised for more than 10 years out of fear that she'd be taken advantage of by the appraisers. Easing her concern, Casey contacted the Better Business Bureau and found an A-rated appraiser in the area who happened to be a USAA member and was wowed that USAA would go to such lengths to help a member. Casey arranged a conference call with the appraiser and member to set up an appointment for a home visit.
"She was fearful and didn't trust others but trusted us," said Casey. "We took care of her and her husband for years while her husband was alive, so she wanted to stay with us, but her husband had taken care of everything and she needed someone to guide her on what to do."
When the call was over, she was so appreciative, Casey said, telling him, "You couldn't have called at a better time. I knew what I had to do but was afraid."
Casey will follow up with the member after the appraisal to see how he can assist her in setting up a savings or retirement plan and check on the progress of her new coverages.


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