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A patient asked me only yesterday when it occurred to her:
"Wait! If Chanucha is over early this year, then what do you guys do during the Xmas season. And what will you do on Xmas?"She did look worried.
|Poker on Xmas
On the day of, many of us eat Chinese food, play poker, or go to the movies, which sounds good to me.
And while others are making cookies, decorating the tree, and wrapping gifts in preparation, I'll probably do what I'm doing now, wrapping up therapy with sad people. Really, confused people. The holidays are tough on everyone.
Indeed, it was a crazy pre-Thanksgiving. The games began in October, well before Halloween. People worried about Thanksgiving in November. The family reunion head games.
Every year during this season to be happy and jolly, peaceful and thankful, at the top of the list of things to talk about in therapy is the question, a conundrum really:
"How In the h__(world) am I going to deal with my (extended) family and still manage to stay sane?"We have stress without family reunions, to be sure. Some of us would rather skip the whole thing, use the time off of work as mental health days.
But invisible loyalties are very powerful, as is the guilt that drives our compliance, our trek across town, across the country to see family, perhaps to go to church like in the old days, visit old friends. We go, brave the stress. Even if the family isn't a particularly warm and fuzzy family, it feels right being a family. And we have so much to talk about. If only we could find a way.
There could be a fairly simple (not) protocol to consider, a humble strategy. Ten points.
(1) Begin by considering what you have, as not the absolute worst thing to have. At least there is something to complain about when we have family.
I tell people to think of children who survived the Holocaust who have no memories of their parents, or very few left, and grandchildren who never met their grandparents. Nothing to complain about there. And millions, face it, lose family in one way or another. No reunion. No stress. Would you trade? Perhaps, and nobody would blame you, certainly not me. But sometimes this shoe fits.
(2) Assuming this is a non-negotiable, you are going to see family in the next few weeks and you do hold significant grudges, see if it is at all possible to forgive and forget. You may need to air those grudges out loud to many people before you go, or in therapy, or even make a list. It is good to let go of the baggage, at least try, and talking is one way of letting go.
(3) Think of it, that inventory, that list of grievances based upon real life events, as a bad dream, many bad dreams, and file the memories. File the angry memories full of hurts into mental envelopes that represent a stuck part of childhood, when the ego was too immature to handle the stress. You're older now.
(4) If you a sibling or a parent has spurned you, reconnect with others, or maybe an old friend in the neighborhood. It would be a shame to let the past wreck the precious few days off ruin a chance to see people you like. Latch onto your allies and make believe it never happened (see above about bad dream), whatever it is you're angry about, if only for a week or so. Give yourself a break. (Talk to your therapist about ways to cope with obsessive thoughts. Or Google it.)
(5) Think. It isn't good to judge people. Human error is a part of life. We don't know the whole story, can't understand, not what happened then, maybe not even now. The motivations of others are a mystery unless we ask, and even then sometimes. The family reunion is the best opportunity to ask about those motives, to get new information, to understand people who share our DNA.
It is a small handful, that group we consider family, and they tend to be the subject of therapy. So get more information. We'll use it. Think of it as an informational interview.
(6) The informational interview may not be possible, obviously. Being in the same room does not mean that everyone is going to just open up and talk to one another. Best to script a few conversations ahead of time. The time together will surely be more fun, if we make the effort to ignore the past and pretend everything is okay. Make small talk. Prepare a list of things to talk about ahead of time.
"Have you tried the sushi? It is amazing." "How about those Bears!"(7) If it is possible, if time together with family does miraculously become something of an extended family encounter group, then listen more, talk less. It is likely there is a vast amount of knowledge that you do not know about the person you wish wasn't coming to Grandma's this year. For all you know, this person has been through chemo three times. Still feel the rage? If yes, get therapy.
(8) To engage someone in a conversation of the past, difficult moments in childhood, it is best to keep it general. Rather than say,
"What were you thinking when you threw me down the stairs and when you hung me out the window?"Best to ask,
"How was it for you in that house thirty years (whatever the number) ago? I was so miserable. I thought you hated me."Even that could be too specific. Start with the first sentence, see where it goes.
(9) To avoid any conversation about the past, if that suits you better, stay busy, help out, and bring a book or a tablet. It is likely that all of the above will be mute because everyone will be glued to an electronic gizmo anyway. We live in a wonderful age.
(10) Cater to those who have personality disorders. Resistance is futile. If someone is narcissistic, you won't be fixing this. Let this person have control, flatter to the degree that is necessary, and you might be able to hear some fabulous stories, a spin on what happened that year(s) Mom forgot her birthday.
That can be difficult when the negativity, the jealousy, the anger, is palpable. Refer to all above and bring out a deck of cards, or play checkers with someone. Or if necessary, Solitaire.
Better yet, join us for poker and Chinese.


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Bring some mid-century style to your living room with the Novogratz Kennington End Table. The walnut wood veneer finish on the sturdy MDF gives the look and feel of real wood for an affordable price. Place a reading lamp, remotes, books and cell phone on the round table top. The rounded edging and spindle legs with metal end caps add to the mid-century charm and create a beautiful conversation piece for your living room. The small minimalistic design fits perfectly next to your couch or in your reading nook. No matter what your taste, the Kennington End Table is sure to fit.
- Give your living room some mid-century style with the Novogratz Kennington End Table
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- The End Table ships flat to your door and 2 adults are recommended for assembly. End Table can hold up to 50 lbs.
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Apparently house prices are hitting new highs, particularly in Auckland where they are up 25.4% year-on-year. The median house price in Auckland is now $771,000 so a 20% deposit equals $154,200 or about 30 times median household financial assets of about $5,000.
It will be really interesting to see what happens if prices start falling. If you read through how the ratings agencies assign ratings to Kiwi originated residential mortgage backed securities there are some really interesting details about mortgage underwriting in New Zealand and the intricacies of gross loss estimates that more commentators should understand and think carefully about when reckoning about house prices.


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This sewing pattern is by Simplicity and includes summer wardrobe basics like a halter bathing suit, short sleeved scoop neck body suit, cuffed shorts and bell bottom jeans.
The illustration is in colors of red, blue and orange and is in excellent condition with no stamps or writing on the front. The edges of the envelope are beginning to wear through and the edges have darkened with time.
This has 14 pieces, all are present, as are the instructions.
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One thing I love about making patterns like this is how relaxing it is to just do a doodle with no end in mind! :) The gold and green really helps give it a decorative and ornate look. I added it to home decor, device cases and accessories in my shops... here are a few of my favourites!
"All that is Gold" tangles pillow at RedBubble! This pattern is repeatable so it looks
great on home decor and all over prints.
Green & Gold Ornate Decorative Pattern Wrapping Paper
My Green and Gold pattern wrapping paper will be perfect for the holidays.
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I added a deep green frame with a small gold outline to this label, to
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You may find the SPA annoying whenever you mouse over a link here. It is annoying especially when you really want to click the link instead of previewing a site. PS: I have to use 2 different sets of scripts because having an image at the end of each link in a dark theme isn't very nice.
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FAQ for School Psychologists and Other Mental Health Professionals: New Resources and Online Event
Oct 06, 2016
School psychologists and other mental health professionals who want to support Transgender and other Gender-expansive students may find they lack critical information tailored to their professional roles. Recognizing that need, the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) and Gender Spectrum teamed up to create a series of FAQ's for school psychologists and other mental health providers.
NASP informally surveyed its members to determine which questions most needed to be addressed. Responses ran the gamut, ranging from basic questions about terminology to complex clinical questions, including:
– I hear words like Agender, Gender fluid, nonbinary, and Genderqueer. What do they all mean?
– If a young child identifies as transgender or presents as gender-expansive is it likely that this will remain constant as they grow older?
– What is known about transgender and gender-expansive students and risk and resilience?
– What should our policy be about changing gender markers on school records?
– Should we use labels like emotionally disabled to ensure eligibility for special education services and protections when the problems stem primarily from a nonaccepting environment?
– How can I help address concerns from parents/guardians related to transgender inclusive policies?
In light of the diversity of questions, what was originally intended to be a two to three page FAQ grew to become a series addressing these topics:
Overview of Gender Basics and Terminology
Child Development and Research
Counseling and Supporting Students and Families
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Gender Inclusive Schools: Strategies for School Psychologists and other Mental Health Professionals
Tuesday, October 25 – 11:00am PST / 2:00pm EST
Click here to RSVP for the live, interactive online session!
Gender Spectrum will be hosting an online event on October 25 featuring NASP practitioners and leaders Todd Savage and Jill Davidson who will make the FAQs come alive with an online discussion drawing on their experience in the field. The event will be moderated by Gender Spectrum's Director of Strategic Initiatives, Kim Westheimer.
Todd A. Savage, Ph.D., NCSP
Todd A. Savage earned his doctorate in school psychology from the University of Kentucky in 2002. Having worked as a consultant for several education-related agencies, he joined the school psychology faculty at New Mexico State University in 2004. Since 2008, Dr. Savage has been on the school psychology faculty at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls, where he currently holds the rank of associate professor. He teaches courses on diversity and inclusion; consultation; assessment; public policy and advocacy; and school crisis prevention, preparedness, and intervention. His research interests include culturally-responsive practice; social justice in school psychology; issues of Sexual orientation and Gender identity as they pertain to the schooling process; and school crisis response. He has published multiple articles and chapters in a variety of sources, in addition to providing professional development focused primarily on lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender student matters as well as the PREPaRE school crisis prevention and intervention curriculum published by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP). Dr. Savage's NASP service includes terms as President; New Mexico Delegate; Leadership Development Workgroup chair and co-chair; and Program Manager for the Professional Development Program Area.
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Jill Davidson is a school psychologist at North Kitsap High School in Poulsbo, WA. She is a graduate of the school psychology program at The University of Texas at Austin, and has worked as a school psychologist in Texas, Oklahoma, Kentucky, and Washington State. She is a woman of transgender history. Her professional interests are in assessment of reading comprehension and cognitive learning strategies, management of aggressive behavior in children and youth, the development of skilled writing and reading, and the development of gender identity. She is a past president of the Washington State Association of School Psychologists.


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可再生能源在中国 - "People in the Know" (中国国际广播电台)
Technology giant Apple recently made headlines with the news that its operations in China are now effectively 'carbon neutral'. This development is thanks to the construction of solar energy projects in China's Sichuan Province.
The news comes just as China's national environmental watchdog begins its first strategic environmental impact assessment, aiming to more effectively prevent pollution in the country's three biggest industrial zones.
So, are big businesses turning green? What technological progress is being made in the field of renewable energy? And what is China doing to improve its environmental record?
Ni hao, you are listening to People In the Know, presenting you with insights into the headline news in China and around the world. I'm Nick Lanigan in Beijing.
In today's program, we are joined by Dr. Hao TAN, Senior Lecturer in International Business at the University of Newcastle, Australia, and Ms. LU Hong, Renewable Energy Program Director at Energy Foundation China.
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Sioux City, Iowa – On 31 October, American Legion Post 376, Dakota City, NE presented a check for $500.00 to Sarah Petersen, Director of SUPPORT SIOUXLAND SOLDIERS, at the Waffles for Warriors event this morning in Sioux City, IA. The donation was in appreciation for the help and support provided to local military veterans and their families. Pictured with Ms. Petersen are Post 376 members Ray Ramirez, Commander David Foreshoe, and Larry Armbright,
Support Siouxland Soldiers is a local non-profit (501c3) that provides care-packages, food assistance and hosts over 24 support events each year for Siouxland Veterans and Military families. For more information visit SupportSiouxlandSoldiers.com To become a volunteer please email email@example.com
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Vancouver Giants' new goalie Liam Liston looks to make his mark
Goalie Liam Liston of the Vancouver Giants shows off his recently painted facemask on Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2012, featuring images of Giants co-owners Michael Buble, Gordie Howe and Pat Quinn (left to right).
Photograph by: Jenelle Schneider , PNG
METRO VANCOUVER — New Vancouver Giants netminder Liam Liston is ready to face the music and extend an apology to team majority owner Ron Toigo.
It may sound bad but it's really good. Here's the story: after his late June trade to the Giants from Lethbridge, Liston ordered up a new mask from Jasper-based artist Jason Bartziokas. The two kicked around some ideas and came up with the concept of paying homage to three of the team's minority owners — Gordie Howe, Pat Quinn and Michael Buble — all considered "giants" in their professions.
Alas, Toigo didn't make the mask despite being a "giant" in the Vancouver and Delta business communities.
"I feel bad," a sheepish Liston said Wednesday as the Giants prepared for Friday's WHL season curtain-raiser against the Victoria Royals, a 7:30 p.m. start at the Pacific Coliseum. "I obviously haven't had the chance to apologize to Ron in person or talk to him about it. During the course of the summer, when Jason and I discussed what to put on the mask, part of it was that Gordie, Mr. Quinn and Mr. Buble were "giants" in their fields. So it kind of stemmed from that. The entire ownership group does a lot of great things for us. I thought it was most fitting and I've heard nothing but good things about it, so far."
Toigo likely won't mind being left off the mask if Liston is on between the pipes. The 19-year-old, a native of St. Albert, Alta., was acquired for a pair of 2013 bantam draft picks and will be heavily counted upon during the 2012-13 Western Hockey League season.
Liston has some proving to do, too. Once upon a time, he was an elite prospect. He was the Alberta Midget League goalie of the year in 2010, played for Team Pacific in the world under-17 challenge and chosen for the CHL Top Propects Game in 2011.
He was ninth-ranked among WHL netminders for the 2011 NHL entry draft but was never selected. He was passed over again in 2012.
"I believe everything happens for a reason," Liston said. "I believe all the stuff that didn't work for me has made me a better goalie and a better person. I believe, at the end of it all, there will hopefully be a long pro career for me. I think I will have learned a lot of lessons that maybe some guys haven't had to go through and that it will serve me well."
For inspiration, Liston need look no further than last year's Giants starter Adam Morrison. The latter was drafted by an NHL team — Philadelphia Flyers, third round, 2009 — but was never signed. He then earned a free-agent contract with the Boston Bruins after a stellar season in Vancouver.
For further inspiration, Liston can study the case of Jordan Martinook, who was twice passed over in the NHL draft but then taken in the second round by the Phoenix Coyotes last June. Martinook was a 19-year-old, the same age Liston is now.
"It's really important for a player not to lose hope," noted Giants head coach Don Hay. "I think what Adam accomplished last year should really open up the eyes of all the undrafted players in the league, whether they're 20 or 19. Or look at Jordan Martinook, drafted in the second round as a 19-year-old. Players have to continue to have a great attitude and a solid work ethic and, if they don't, they won't get better.
"Those are two things I've seen from Liam so far," Hay added. "He has to regain the confidence and belief in himself that he can carry a hockey club. We're looking for him to be consistent and provide stability and give us an opportunity to win."
Liston not only knows the Adam Morrison story, he knows the person, too. They first met in the Edmonton area before Morrison's family moved to White Rock.
"When I was here during the summer, I got to stay at Adam's house in White Rock and to spend a lot of time with him," Liston said. "He grew up a lot last year and I think that was due in large part to him becoming more mature and working with the goalie coach here, Paul Fricker. Obviously Adam had a heck of a season and deserved the contract. Now he's going to get a great chance to play pro hockey this year. Hopefully, the same thing can happen for me."
G-NOTES: The Giants will have a final tune-up Thursday afternoon at Pacific Coliseum before their home opener Friday against the Royals. Their first road game is Saturday night in Victoria.
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Guidelines That Will Make Your IPhone More Fun
You possess probably heard of the iPhone since it is very popular. This phone changed the way we view communication. Searching for tips about with your iPhone? Read onsell
You can also go on a picture through making use of your headphone cord around the iPhone. When taking it, your hand ought to be kept as steady as is possible. Whenever you're ready, hit the button situated on the cord. This can help to avoid any movement of the phone and reduce the possibilities for a blurry picture.
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Marilynne Robinson - Home
- Malcolm Jack
- 18 September 2008
With its groaningly slow pace and scriptural debate-heavy prose, labouring through Marilynne Robinson's thick-set third novel – a companion piece of sorts to 2005's Pulitzer Prize winning Gilead – is an experience recommended only to the most sleep-deprived of readers. A reworking of the parable of the prodigal son, Home revisits the same rural Iowa town in which Robinson's last book was set, focusing on the household of Gilead character John Ames' friend, Presbyterian Minister Robert Boughton.
Boughton's troubled, alcoholic son Jack returns from 20 years of estrangement to make peace with his dad on his deathbed, only to rediscover his alienation from the family home and its values, before falling into bad habits again. Robinson only rarely reveals what really makes her characters tick, while her telling the story largely through the eyes of glum, pious daughter Glory has the effect of narrating with a soporific voice from start to finish.


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Welcome to the Lake Geneva Fishing Club
Since the mid-sixties the Lake Geneva Fishing Club has welcomed new members to join us for camaraderie at our meetings and events. We encourage all members to be generous in sharing their knowledge about the lake and catching fish of all species. Our club is dedicated to promoting sport fishing on Lake Geneva. Lake Geneva Fishing Club has been classified as a 501(c)3 non-profit public charity by the U. S. Treasury Department. Feel free to contact us for more details.
We encourage youngsters to fish and promote the sport of fishing for all ages. Annually we sponsor a Kids Free Fishing Day that will be held on: Sunday, June 2, 2019, for up to date details Click Here.
In the spirit of competition, the club has season long fishing contests in addition to one day tournaments throughout the year. However, members do not have to enter contests to gain knowledge and pleasure from in our club. We also have a "Learn the Lake" outing so that newer members and those wanting to learn more about Geneva can fish with a member who is a "veteran" Geneva angler.
Each month we have top named speakers from our membership to top name pros. More details about our speakers and outings can be found by Clicking Here. Consider attending a meeting next month!
Meetings & Membership
We have been meeting at Cabela's in Hoffman Estates on the 2nd Wednesday of each the month (March – November) for many years. We appreciate the generosity Cabela's has shown us all these years by allowing us to meet at their Hoffman Estates location! However, due to a variety of issues, our meeting location will change for the May 2019 meeting. Our April 10, 2019 meeting will be our last one at Cabela's.
Our new Illinois meeting location starting on May 8th, 2019 will be at the Poplar Creek Bowl, in the banquet room, please use the banquet entrance.
Poplar Creek Bowl – Banquet Room
2354 W Higgins Rd. | Directions
(Barrington Square Mall Shopping Center)
Hoffman Estates, IL 60192 | 847-310-9585
Times have changed a bit to allow for meals before our meetings. Food and soft drinks/bottled water will be available for purchase, – by members and guests at 5:30 PM so that we can settle into our seats by the 6:00 PM start.
Guest are always welcome and will be charged a modest fee to attend the meetings. The Guest Fee helps to defray our speaker costs and will be deducted from your dues if you join the club at the meeting. Feel free to arrive early to have a bite to eat, get acquainted with other members and guests, etc. Meetings starts promptly at 6:00 PM!
Keep checking our site for information on upcoming speakers and on the clubs activities. There is an annual membership cost for individuals and/or families. For more membership details go to our Membership page.
Wednesday, November 13th
Annual Members Awards Banquet (Details)
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HAZEL GREEN, Ala. (WHNT) -- Volunteer firefighters worked for several hours overnight to extinguish a house fire that rekindled.
Neighbors on Brookview Drive in Hazel Green first reported the fire at 6:30 p.m. Thursday. Firefighters thought it was out, but it rekindled around 10:00 p.m.
Firefighters are unsure if anyone lived in the home. The Madison County Fire Marshal's Office will search for the cause.


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First Impressions of Google+
Unless you've been living under a rock for the past few days, you likely heard something about Google's latest and greatest stab at social networking, Google . I've been using the service for a few days now, and thought I'd share some of my early impressions.
1. The interface is stunning, but baffling at times
The site looks like what you'd want Facebook to look like. The two sidebars are utilitarian and sparse, the top consists of only a searchbar and four small buttons, and the main feed looks like the lovechild of Facebook and Tumblr, with its emphasis on showcasing large photos. You'll also notice a black bar spanning across the top of every Google property that alerts you to new notifications, and even grants you the ability to create a status update on the fly. Adding friends to circles is a pleasurable experience, and the smooth animations feel like you're using a desktop application, rather than a website. The only thing that really stands out as a flaw is the confusing comment sytem below posts. Rather than uniformly showing the first few comments, or the most recent few, Google will often present you with a handful of comments from the middle of a long thread, with options to see the comments that came before it on top, and an option to see more recent comments at the bottom. There doesn't seem to be any rhyme or reason to the algorithm here, and I hope they get it cleaned up.
2. It doesn't really know what it wants to be yet
Facebook encourages you to connect with your friends. Twitter pushes you towards celebrities and industry experts that interest you. Google is trying to keep a foot in both camps, but it hasn't really worked out how yet. Rather than a simple chronological list like Twitter or Facebook's live feed, or an interest-based algorithm like Facebook's EdgeRank, Google places the update with the most recent interaction on top. While it sounds like a good idea in practice, it tends to keep celebrities and internet-famous people pinned to the top of the page, while pushing your real life friends to the bottom. For several days I kept seeing the same Gina Trapani and Adam Pash updates resurfacing at the top of my feed because somebody new hit the 1 button or commented on them. You can use filters on the sidebar to weed out the people you "follow," and focus on your friends, acquaintances, and family, but this is an imperfect solution.
3. Hangout could bring group chatting to the mainstream, but I'm not talking about video
Hangout is a video and IM group chat feature deeply integrated into Google , and it's unique in that it allows people to jump in and out at will. For example, I start a new Hangout room, limit its visibility to people in my friends circle, and they all see it pop up in their newsfeed. Once the conversation gets going, up to ten participants can chat simultaneously over video or IM, and even share YouTube videos via a built-in utility. Now honestly, I'm a big seller on video chat ever taking off in a meaningful way; too many people are self-conscious, or would simply rather type; but the group messaging is a nice touch. There's nothing revolutionary about group chat per se, but it's a feature that Facebook has still failed to implement in an intuitive way (UPDATE: They just did. Glad I could point them in the right direction). Once more people start signing up for Google , this could prove to be a killer feature.
Obviously, there's a lot more to explore here, these are just a few things that jumped out to me in my time on the site. It's absolutely Google's most intriguing product launch in a few years, and it's built to be in the game for a long time. The big question which I don't think anyone has the answer to is whether there's room in the market for three major social networks. At the time of this writing I believe the site is open to the public, but the invitation system has been such a shitshow that your experience may vary day to day. In any event, if you need someone to fill out your first circles, feel free to add me. Have fun!


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Our growing postcard collection
On the second floor of the capitol
Future attorneys and judges
At the ArtsPark
Twisted House
Indianapolis, Indiana Day 2 - 07/05/2011
Today we had a couple of things planned, and we hoped to get them all done in time to head out to Louisville, Kentucky.
But before I tell you about that, I want to share a little thing we do for souvenirs. We do let the kids get something they would like to have every now and then. In the RV, though, we just don't have a lot of room for extra 'things.' Everywhere we go, we buy a postcard, sometimes two, of what we have done. Then we punch a hole in it and put it on a ring. One of Jim's cousins in Delaware started the ring for us a few years ago when we went for a visit. We thought it was such an awesome idea. On the back we write the date we visited and anything memorable we want to add. It doesn't take up much room and is great for remembering what all you have done. So now we have a nice little collection going of everything we've done. Thanks for the idea, Anne Rees! :)
First, we had to get Jim's prescriptions filled. While this wouldn't normally be a big deal, but his prescriptions have a lot of restrictions on them, so some pharmacies aren't anxious to fill them, especially from out of state. We almost always use the same pharmacy, CVS, which is nationwide, so this definitely helped. The pharmacy closest to us didn't carry the medicine we needed, but they were very kind and called around until they found one that did. That was great customer service.
The next thing we headed out to do was to visit the Indiana capitol in downtown Indianapolis. It was too late in the day for the last guided tour, but we were able to get a self-tour pamphlet and wander around on our own. It was a beautiful building.
Our favorite room became the Indiana State Court of Appeals. There was a state police officer who was locking up the top floor where we were, and he offered to show us the room where the Court of Appeals is held. Not only did he unlock the room, he encouraged the children get up there in the judges' seats! I asked him if was he sure it was okay. He said, "I'm a state officer! I AM who you would get in trouble with!" We laughed and had the kids get up there. They thought it was awesome that they got to do that…we did, too!
Our next stop was a park by the Indianapolis Art Center. In a beautifully landscaped and wooded area, this park, called the ArtsPark, was filled with different sculptures and statues. While not all of the pieces were something I could really appreciate as far as art is concerned, there were a few that were neat. I had read online about one in particular that I wanted to take the kids to see. It is called "Twisted House."
This neat house curves all the way over so that the roof touches the ground. It looks like something you might see in a child's fairy tale, like Alice in Wonderland. We had fun taking pictures there.
At the back of the park was a deck overlooking a river. It was very peaceful and serene. We sat and enjoyed the quiet for a few minutes. It was a nice break from the hustle and bustle of running around. You can read more about the ArtSpark HERE.
After the park, we headed to the RV for the evening. It was too late to get started to Louisville, so we will just get started in the morning. Looking forward to what Louisville has to see!
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text: 3D printing at 100% Design September 19, 2013 by Caroline Kamp I know I'm a bit late to the party on 3D printing so I was pleased to come across the 'Home Factory' stand at 100% Design yesterday. The picture above is of 3D printed cutlery in gold plated brass by some people in Belgium called Eragatory. I'm not sure you'd get much use out of the teaspoon, but it certainly caught my eye. Domestic 3D printing is the future. As in, you may actually have one of these machines in your home one day. Quite frankly it's about as aesthetically pleasing as a microwave. 3D printed jewellery? Now I'm listening. The nice man from iMakr Store assured me "the only limit is your imagination"... Oh and the price, resolution, size of machine [they can be huge] and reliability. So, basically, it's wild and radical and totally futuristic, but you don't need to start making space for one just yet.


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Scientists invent spray that allows men to last 5 times longer in bed :- The pleasure of sharing the bed with your partner is what everyone desires, and it's only the good quality time for which every man looks on. Meanwhile, the man even looks for sexual medicines like Viagra to enhance their bed time to enjoy their private and personal moments with their female partners.Although, one needs to wait for at least one hour after swallowing the blue pills to get on the bed and kick on their love moment and the wait of one hour became so long that one find it difficult to swallow it out.
However, a scientist finds the solution of it, and he comes with a solution that will remove the long wait of one hour after consuming the blue pills. An unknown scientist has discovered a spray that will kick on the men within few seconds of spraying it and the best part about this spray is that it will effect lasts for more than an hour and a half.
It is believed that the newly discovered spray is the mixture of the liquid Viagra with food grade propylene glycol. The scientist even tested it on the rabbit, and it showed the effects within seconds of its spraying.
The scientist has announced it, and the product is on a roll for men, and the result has shown it will last on the men for more than five times longer.Although one has to wait for the next year to get the product on the market and till then, we all need to wait for it.


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Health Care
Iraqi doctors visit UNC-Chapel Hill's medical school
The five Iraqi doctors had come to UNC-Chapel Hill to experience new things about teaching medicine, and it's a fair bet they had never heard someone say this while standing over a patient: "What's nice is I can give him heart failure."
Paramedic James Barrick then bragged that he could also force symptoms of traumatic brain injury, start bleeding or induce a host of other medical problems.
Thankfully Barrick was demonstrating an elaborate, quarter-million-dollar robotic patient named Stan, short for "standardized man," in the medical school's simulation center.
His audience Tuesday consisted of faculty members from Baghdad University College of Medicine. They are the first delegation of what could turn into a lasting relationship between the universities, with periodic exchanges of specialists, professors, medical students and postgraduate physicians, and perhaps shared research projects into some of Iraq's endemic health issues.
The main thrust, funded by a $3 million grant from the U.S. Agency for International Development, is to help the Iraqis bring their 23-school medical education system up to modern standards, use Baghdad University as a test program, then spread the results to the 22 other medical schools around the country.
Also involved in the program is the University of Nottingham in England and the volunteer International Medical Corps, which works to build health care capacity in countries where the medical system is substandard.
Dr. Benny Joyner, clinical director of the UNC medical school's Clinical Skills and Patient Simulation Center , told them that "lower-fidelity" versions of the simulators cost much less and offered most of the functions their students needed.
But it's crucial to think carefully about utility, and the cost of things like staff required to support expensive technology before succumbing to its allure, Joyner said.
That drew a quick nod of agreement from Hilal Bahjet Al-Saffar, a cardiologist who leads his college's medical education unit.
"Right now, people in my country like expensive tools, expensive equipment," Al-Saffar said. "But you have to look at how many faculty members and how many students would use it, and often if you examine these things later, you will find it's not efficient."
The group found the simulators and the medical school's modern facilities interesting, and took notes and snapped photos. But they were hardly shocked. Many had studied overseas and worked with foreign doctors in Iraq and are generally familiar with the state of medicine in wealthier nations.
Al-Saffar, for example, is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology and of Britain's Royal College of Physicians.
The Iraqis were mainly interested in down-in-the-weeds practical matters, like the logic behind using a curve or not in grading, and how the school handles remedial work if a student doesn't pass a specific "block" of learning.
On a tour of rooms under construction for a larger, more sophisticated simulation center, Dr. Shatha Farouk Abdullah asked Joyner how the faculty managed to coordinate the schedules of medical, pharmacy and nursing students for classes built around the increasingly popular team-based approach to patient care.
Afterward, in another set of rooms, eight cadavers zipped inside body bags scarcely warranted a glance. Dr. Huda Mahdi Darweesh Al-Khateeb was more interested in asking UNC medical school faculty members how students were graded on their scalpel work in that dissection lab.
The Iraqis will be here most of the week. On Tuesday, they sat in briefly on lectures for first- and second-year students, and received a presentation on the UNC medical school's freshly-overhauled teaching structure from Kurt Gilliland, the school's director of curriculum.
Al-Khateeb said much of what she saw would be helpful. The Iraq system is just now moving from a medical school education based mainly on raw knowledge to a form that also includes learning and honing crucial clinical skills and teamwork.
Her university has some rudimentary simulation tools, but even extremely basic versions of what UNC has would be a terrific aid in building those skills, she said.


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Sid Chafetz
Sherrie Gallerie represents the estate of Sid Chafetz.
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Portraits Political OSU Still Lifes, Nudes, Landscapes paintings & drawings
Sid Chafetz, The Smoker, etching, 1964, 18.75x13.25 in, SOLD
Sid Chafetz, Amy Lived the Almanac, woodcut, 1968, 30x20 in
Left: Sid Chafetz, Homage to FF Jenkins, woodcut, 1968, 34x20 in
Sid Chafetz, Rotogravure Stroller, etching, 1974, 8.5x5.75 in
Sid Chafetz, Gogol, the Doctors, and the Leeches, woodcut, 1967, 22x34.25 in
Sid Chafetz, Amy Greets the Dawn, lithograph, 1988, 17.5x19.5 in
Sid Chafetz, Vicky and Eddie, etching, 1970, 12x9.5 in
Sid Chafetz, Isaac Bashevis Singer, lithograph, 1981, 14.5x11 in
Sid Chafetz, Gary Snyder, etching, 1987, 11.25x8 in
Sid Chafetz, Jon, woodcut, 1954, 17x11.75 in
Sid Chafetz, Eudora Welty, color etching, 1981, 13.25x9.5 in
Sid Chafetz, Adele, lithograph, 1947, 13x10.5 in
Sid Chafetz, James Joyce, woodcut, 1979, 14.7x16 in
Sid Chafetz, Classical Stroller, 2005, color etching, 12.5x7.5 in
Sid Chafetz, Amy & the Butterflies, lithograph, 1985, 33x26 in
Sid Chafetz, Thoreau, lithograph, 1978, 21x15.25 in
Sid Chafetz, James Baldwin, lithograph, 1981, 17x12.25 in
Mark Strand, color woodcut, 1988, 6.75x4.75 in
Sid Chafetz, W.C. Williams, etching, 1970, 8x5.75 in
Sid Chafetz, Ben Franklin, woodcut, 1970, 4.5x3.25 in
Sid Chafetz, Heinrich Heine, woodcut, 1970, 19.5x11.5 in
Sid Chafetz, Lady and Dogs, color lithograph, 1988, 21.5x13.75 in
Sid Chafetz, Mayakovsky, woodcut, 1969, 17.5x11.5 in
Sid Chafetz, A.J. Muste, woodcut, 1967, 26x15.5 in
Sid Chafetz, Self Portrait, color lithograph, 1987, 22x15 in
Sid Chafetz, Ben Gurion, woodcut, 1961, 18.5x17.25 in
Sid Chafetz, D Mahler (self portrait), woodcut, 1959, 15x12.75 in
Sid Chafetz, Wilson, woodcut, 1955, 11.5x11.5 in
Sid Chafetz, Two Geniuses, woodcut, 1970, 20x15.25 in
Sid Chafetz, Amy Lowell, etching, 1970, 15.25x11.5 in
Sid Chafetz, Amy Lowell, unique proof
Right: Sid Chafetz, Homage to Bert Williams, etching, 1970, 18.75x12 in
Sid Chafetz, Perplexed Cabinet Officer, woodcut, 1967, 19.5x11.5 in
Sid Chafetz, Faith, Hope, and Charity, etching, 1969, 8.5x10.5 in
Sid Chafetz, Ephemera Series #8 (Even the Biggest Ball of String), color etching, 1977, 35x23.75 in
Sid Chafetz, Ephemera Series #4 (For the Archives), etching with chine colle, 1974-6, 23.24x17 in
Sid Chafetz, I Hear America Singing II, color lithograph and etching, 1970-72, 17.25x20.25 in
Sid Chafetz, She Weeps...and Needs To, lithograph, 2000, 19x13 in
Sid Chafetz, Souvenir, etching and aquatint, 1960-1969, 9.75x7.5 in
Right: Sid Chafetz, Patriotism II, etching, 1970, 10x8.75 in
Sid Chafetz, Patriotism, etching, 1969, 18x15 in
Sid Chafetz, Three Women, etching, 1968-1971, 7.5x9 in
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Sid Chafetz, Men of Goodwill, woodcut, 1963, 17.5x18 in
Sid Chafetz, Triple A, color woodcut, 1986, 18.5x12.5 in
Sid Chafetz, Moo-oo, color woodcut, 1963, 17x24in
Sid Chafetz, Mars & Venus - Last Tango in Columbus, woodcut, 1975, 29.5x20 in
Sid Chafetz, Swift, etching and aquatint, 1970, 15x14 in
Sid Chafetz, At the Game, color lithograph, 1989, 9.5x8.5 in
Sid Chafetz, Baa-aa, etching, 1963, 8.5x14 in
Sid Chafetz, This Year's Squad, color woodcut, 1990, 14x10.5 in
Sid Chafetz, Meeting, etching, 1963, 9.5x11.5 in
Sid Chafetz, The Reign of the Queen and her Court, lithograph, 1987, 25x18.25 in
Still Lifes, Nudes, Landscapes
Sid Chafetz, Reclining Nude, color lithograph, 2002, 16x21.25 in
Sid Chafetz, Mountain Landscape, unique etching, circa 1970
Sid Chafetz, Mountain Landscape, color woodcut, 1971, 16x13 in
Sid Chafetz, Landscape, woodcut, 1950
Sid Chafetz, MacDowell Patterns, color woodcut, 1979, 14x20 in
Paintings & Drawings
Artist info
Sid Chafetz was passionately interested in politics, justice, education, and literature and almost equally fond of puns, jokes, and bawdy humor. To him, being an artist meant "using satire to stab at pomposity, whether in my own field of academe or in our political world" and "honoring the great poets and writers who speak to the human condition." These beliefs permeated his art.
Chafetz was born on March 27, 1922, in Providence, Rhode Island. He enrolled at the Rhode Island School of Design in 1940 and was drafted into the U.S. Army two years later. After serving in the war, Chafetz returned to the Rhode Island School of Design, graduating in 1947. He then went back to Europe and continued his professional training at L'Ecole Americaine des Beaux-Arts in Fontainebleau, France; the Acadãmie Julian in Paris; and with artists Fernand Lãger and Stanley W. Hayter.
Chafetz came to teach at The Ohio State University in 1948 and was instrumental in establishing and nurturing the printmaking program in the Department of Art. He retired from the university as professor emeritus in 1982 so he could concentrate on his own work. Chafetz remained active as a working and exhibiting artist throughout his life.
His honors and awards included two Fulbright Fellowships, a Louis Comfort Tiffany Award, a MacDowell Fellowship, and a Ford Foundation grant. Private and corporate collections worldwide, and in such museums as the Cincinnati Art Museum, the Cleveland Museum of Art, the Library of Congress, the Museum of Modern Art, the Morgan Library, the New York Public Library, the Philadelphia Museum of Art, and the Columbus Museum of Art, a major repository of his work.


text: The Holy Spirit desires a relationship with us that will take us on the greatest adventure imaginable; a journey to the very heart of God. This book is meant to act as a journal for this adventure. In the first section of this journal, you will find a guide for The Wild Goose series. This guide will be a reference for discussion and reflection on the topics covered in each segment. Throughout the rest of this journal you will find space to write your thoughts, prayers, and any promptings of the Holy Spirit. This journal is not meant just to be a guide for the series but a place where you can keep an account of your journey with the Wild Goose. Whether you are currently watching, are just about to start, or have already finished the series, this journal is an excellent tool to assist you in discovering a deeper relationship with the Holy Spirit.


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DJ Expo is proud to present a "Keynote Q&A" with industry legend Jellybean Benitez, who will discuss his rich career—both in and out of the DJ booth—on Day 3 of the show.
From playing NYC's top clubs (Funhouse, Studio 54 & Paradise Garage) to launching chart-topping artists (like Madonna), from running a successful record label (Jellybean Soul) and music-publishing company (Jellybean Music Group) to contributing music for hit films ("Carlito's Way," "Flashdance" & "Footloose"), Jellybean Benitez has done it all. And he's still in game as a touring global DJ and as a programmer for Sirius XM's Studio 54 Radio.
Be there at DJ Expo on Aug. 15 and hear how he made it to the top.
And if you want to catch some of Jellybean's classic dancefloor vibe, come to The Casbah later that night when he'll spin a set at the Pioneer DJ Official DJ Expo Closing Party. The late-night event will follow the Expo's annual "DJ of the Year" competition at The Casbah, and it will herald the return of amazing video jock Roonie G to the Pioneer DJ fold, plus it'll feature a special set from fellow America's Best DJ nominee Fei-Fei. As always, expect plenty of prizes and gear giveaways from Pioneer DJ.
For the latest on DJ Expo, please visit www.thedjexpo.com.


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It turns out that planets aren't flat and there are no dragons beyond the margin of the page. This means that you can't simply "connect the dots" on a globe that is warped into a two dimensional (2D) projection. Mapping technologies have may projection types but for our purposes we are going to base our conversation on the EPSG Projection 4326 which is commonly used to create a nice rectangular shape for a map (highly popular with GPS navigation systems). Setting the projection type is critical to your code because you will get strange "offsets" in your data if you keep them all on the same drawing surface size and shape. In our previous example for Aviation Technology - #1we used this projection type in the following conversion from textual data to a projection based geography point object:
DECLARE @StartPoint geographySELECT @StartPoint = geography::STPointFromText('POINT(148.47539133747426 -20.031355678341452)', 4326)
DECLARE @StartPoint geography, @EndPoint geography, @Route geography SELECT @StartPoint = geography::STPointFromText('POINT(148.47539133747426 -20.031355678341452)', 4326) SELECT @EndPoint = geography::STPointFromText('POINT(115.45019875220305 -21.382500474560892)', 4326) SELECT @Route = geography::Parse(geometry::Parse(@StartPoint.STUnion(@EndPoint).ToString()).STConvexHull().ToString()) SELECT @route
The ability to create a Great Circle Route is necessary to begin true geospatial calculations for Aviation using Microsoft SQL Server and the Geography datatype. Next we are going to explore the use of the geography datatype to identify FIR Boundary Intersections.
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The Globe is mapped into a grid structure and while we are generally used to referring to Latitude and Longitude, Microsoft has adopted an "X/Y" approach to the order of terms. Where we would normally use latitude before longitude, Microsoft functions take their parameters with Longitude first and Latitude second. In the globe to the right you will see the vertical bars as longitudes or "X" coordinates and the horizontal bars as latitudes or "Y" coordinates. As an example you can convert a text coordinate pair to a geospatial point as follows:
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Realtor Jan McKusick was named "Five Star" Real Estate Agent by San Diego Magazine again for 2012. This is the 2nd year in a row Jan has earned the award, , a distinction placing her amoung the top real estate agents in the San Diego region. The award recognizes agents for outstanding service, ethics, integrity, market knowledge and professional standards.
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People could be discriminated against because of their caste, gender, religion, sexual orientation, HIV status etc. Further, their exclusion could take different forms. Firstly, some individuals could be excluded from economic opportunities - for example, individuals from lower castes are denied work in upper caste firms. Secondly, individuals could face exclusion from political participation - for example, a woman might find it harder to gain acceptance and be elected as a political leader. Thirdly, individuals may be excluded from social participation - for example, people following specific religious faiths are denied housing by people of other faiths.
These various forms of exclusion could stem from an inadequate institutional framework, corruption, lack of the right incentive structure and general social and cultural norms. Regardless of the reason, these restrictions do not allow some people to participate as equal members of the society that they belong to. This exclusion restricts their ability to escape poverty. Furthermore, people who suffer discrimination on various fronts - for example, disabled women, girls from lower castes - are often the poorest.2 This problem is exacerbated when already vulnerable groups are excluded from access to social welfare schemes. In general, social welfare schemes work towards providing equal opportunities for the poor, but denying them access to social welfare schemes makes them even worse off. This is because they end up getting excluded from the very schemes that are supposed to enhance their capability to escape poverty and they get stuck in a poverty trap.
On one of my field visits to villages in Mysore district, I met an old woman. I was speaking to one of our surveyors when this old woman came to us and started asking for help. She told us that she was a widow with no children. She didn't have any work and she didn't have anyone to depend on. She went from house to house in the village asking for food and somehow managed to live on what she got from them. She said, "I have heard that there are many schemes through which I could get some money. I have visited all government offices but no one is processing anything for me. Maybe they are treating me this way because I am a woman. Or maybe it is because I belong to a low caste and they think I have no power over them. Could you please help me?" The surveyor went on to explain what she could do to get help but I don't think it was enough.
Numerous everyday interactions and evaluation studies indicate that even though there is no dearth of good social welfare schemes in India, implementation is a serious threat. A study by Thorat and Lee (2005) on government-run Mid-Day Meal Scheme (MDMS) looks at caste discrimination and untouchability in the context of MDMS implemented in school. They find that many forms of discrimination still exist and within MDMS they find that there is discrimination in terms of segregation of children during meal times on the basis of caste and disapproval of Dalit cooks.3
The NSSO's 66th Round data for 2009–10 indicated that under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act around 19 per cent of the total rural households sought work but did not get employment, exceeding the percentage of households with job cards i.e 35 percent. This may be because of denial of Job Cards.4 A study titled "How to Overcome the Governance Challenges of Implementing NREGA" by IFPRI looked at implementation of NREGA in two districts of Bihar and showed that exclusion from receipt of Job Cards was rising due to social and caste conflicts. 5
There are numerous innovative schemes targeted at the poor both at Central and State level but at the end of the day, having a great scheme is not enough. The most important question is, how many of these benefits actually reach the poor and the most vulnerable segments of society? Our goal today should not only be to come up with innovative schemes to help poor people come out of poverty trap but it should also be to ensure policies in such a way that they reach their targeted population.
Effective implementation is key.
? Do you have any personal experiences with social exclusion in the field? If you do, please share your experiences in the comments section below.


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Have you ever had one of those days where you want to blurb at the world. Today is one of those days for me. I signed up with a publisher on January 27, 2015. Once they got my money, I became difficult to work with. Then It's five months and three project managers later when I get an email with an edited manuscript attached from their editor. By the second chapter I knew they edited the wrong manuscript and when I rejected it because this particular manuscript was supposed to be a sample, they wanted to charge me an additional $427.00 for them to edit the correct manuscript. Really? The publisher launched the book, the correct manuscript, on the 24th of June, but failed to have a press release ready at the time of the launch. Now here we are almost two months later and they have blocked me from further communication because I asked to get out of the contract for irreconcilable differences.
If you go to Amazon.com and look up 'The Multiple Chronicles of 467 + One', you will see what they consider to be a professional Publication page, and you will see they have two covers in the book.
Anyone who is in the business of writing would probably be just as frustrated as I am. I would love to hear back from others that have issues with their publishers. Maybe it's just me.


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Dental caries is an infectious disease caused by bacteria that exist in the oral cavity. These bacteria, in its metabolism, make some acids that can destroy tooth enamel. Once it penetrates the enamel, its progress is unstoppable because the dentin structure under the enamel, is softer. If that is not fixed in these stages, it can invade the pulp (nerve) causing the typical toothache. If this happens, next step would be to do a root canal treatment or extraction if the destruction of this piece is too big.
Tooth enamel is the hardest structure in the body, even more than the cortical bone. However, the quality of this glaze is not the same in all people. The genetics of each person will determine the resistance to have decay and is therefore a key factor.
Other important factors in the development of decay is the existence of dental plaque, the type of food and the amount of fluoride ingested. Dental plaque is the yellow-white material which is deposited on the teeth when they are not properly brushed. Among other things consists of bacteria, cell debris from the mouth and food waste. If it stays too long on teeth enamel it will end penetrating and even more if the enamel is "weak".
Foods that are sweet and sticky like chocolate, cookies, pastries, sweets, etc., are ideal to feed these bacteria since carbohydrates are the base of their diet. Among the cariogenic food the banana and grapes, and all drinks that are carbonated like soda in general must be mention as the most cariogenic. There are many people who drink coke and this solely fact associaged with weak enamel can cause a lot of cavities.
Fluoride is a key element in enamel mineralization, so it is essential to know if the water we drink is adequate fluoride quantities and if not we have to administer correct supplements especially during the period of tooth formation.
* A publication of Dr. Jose Arias Pardiñas, dentist doctor expert in dental implants, gum diseaseand prosthetics.


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Intermediate Estimator – ICI Construction
Do you have a desire to grow your estimating career with increasing responsibilities on bigger projects?
Are you wired with a competitive spirit and a passion to "win"? If so, Maple Reinders has the job for you!
We are a growing organization and are continually winning new work! Whether the opportunities are Design/Build, or Construction Management, our Estimator will prepare tenders from concept to submission with an emphasis on understanding and evaluating risk. We want you to be engaged and continually grow in this role – we're not just about quantity takeoffs! Your zest for estimating and your "winning spirit" will be evident through your ability to:
We are looking for an Estimator with past experience working for a general contractor who currently have:
Please provide a listing of jobs including dollar value your have estimated along with your resume and cover letter when applying.
Thank you for your interest in a career with Maple Reinders. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Maple Reinders is an equal opportunity employer. Upon request, Maple Reinders accommodates candidates with disabilities throughout the hiring process.
No agency calls please.
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Mendez Ponce FoundationWe visited the Ponce Mendez Foundation, and although the day was not the best, by the onset of rain, a fact that did not stop the boys, and enjoyed a great day of sailing in the harbor. Special thanks to the support services, and collaborators, whose estimable support make it possible to get a smile.
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- Starring: Tom Cruise (Minority Report), Olga Kurylenko (Quantum of Solace), Morgan Freeman (Wanted) and more.
- Directed by: John Kosinski (Tron: Legacy)
- Synopsis: "Tom Cruise stars in Oblivion, an original and groundbreaking cinematic event from the director of TRON: Legacy and the producer of Rise of the Planet of the Apes. On a spectacular future Earth that has evolved beyond recognition, one man's confrontation with the past will lead him on a journey of redemption and discovery as he battles to save mankind."
- Rated: Rated PG-13 for elements brief language, sci-fi action violence, and some sensuality/nudity.
- Must-Watch Trailer:
- Review:
Taken from the pages of the the unpublished graphic novel of the same name, Oblivion is brought to the big screen with the intent of being a great science fiction film full of gorgeous panoramic scenery and an intriguing story full of exciting action sequences and drama. Well, at least it got one out of two correct. Hit the jump to take a look at my thoughts on the director of Tron: Legacy's latest cinematic offering.
First off, allow me to start off by quoting my friend Issy R. from Projected Thoughts as I found his summation to be quite accurate:
Oblivion is not the most original Sci-Fi film but it is one of the best looking and entertaining film in its genre.
He's right.
While the promotional materials for Oblivion were circulating a few months back, I found myself even more intrigued and excited to see it (especially with the similar-looking M. Night Shyamalan film, After Earth, appearing just beyond the theatrical horizon). Tom Cruise stars as a part of a two-person unit on a demolished planet Earth that serves as nothing but a harvesting resource for water. His job: to maintain the drones that patrol the planet and avoid/eliminate any straggling rebel forces that populate certain areas of the all but abandoned planet. Cruise, alongside co-star Andrea Riseborough, take up the majority of the screentime but that's not altogether a selling point. Their acting was very well done, but their characters' development and story could have used a bit more polishing.
When taking into account all of the effort and work that went into making this film (You really should watch THIS insightful behind the scenes featurette that gives a look at all that they did, including the surprising non-usage of greenscreen for the majority of the movie.), it's sad to me to report that, alas, it's favor is only one-sided and it remains an unbalanced and disappointing film.
Oblivion is slow, predictable and altogether not too "new" for a film I expected to be refreshingly so. Traces of films such as The Matrix, Independence Day, The Island, The Last Samurai and more invade ones thoughts as the plots and components of the film formulate into occurrences and progressions already seen before. That being the case, all of the components of the film do not gel well. Taking, what seems like an eternity to get moving, by the time things pick up you remember that Morgan Freeman IS in the movie after not seeing him or any action for quite some time. Tom Cruise's character's fixation on things of the past will rival your own fixation with your watch as boredom tempts and teases amid the beautiful scenery of the film.
And it is beautiful. Do not get me wrong. If I were to review a film simply on its visual attractiveness alone, Oblivion would receive some of the highest marks. Kosinski reminded me of one of the reasons I enjoyed Tron: Legacy like I did, because of the visuals he uses. His post-apocalyptic Earth, if you will, is the most beautiful one I've ever seen on film! Matched with M83's musical score (which you can hear in its entirety HERE), Oblivion is a treat for the senses.
It is just unfortunate that Kosinski does not use the rest of the talent and interest of the story to his benefit. Annoyances such as the little use of the "danger" and very limited Morgan Freeman screentime would be forgivable if what took its place was just as exciting. Do not be fooled by the trailers, while there is action, it is minimal. The drama that takes its place is tolerable mixed with beautiful flashbacks of an Earth that once was, but, in all honesty, come the end, I just wanted to blow this movie to oblivion as it dragged on for ages. A movie about the events after the "end of the world" shouldn't last until the actual end of the world. I was warned by a few friends that previewed this earlier to watch it with, perhaps, lowered expectations perchance I would enjoy it more that way. I tend to concur and offer the same sage advice.
Beautifully stunning, tragically predictable, sadly disappointing, Oblivion is just "ok."
Earth may be a "memory worth fighting for," but Oblivion is a memory worth forgetting (or at least, not worth remembering).
But, you don't have to take my word for it.
Here's a few excerpts from other friends of mine in the blogosphere who commented on it as well:
- Hope you enjoy Oblivion. Small suggestion? Go in with slightly lower hopes than you think you should have… -Jaina M.
- There's just so much I liked about "Oblivion". And while I can't just completely overlook its handful of flaws, they're easy to get past especially when you were as intrigued and glued to the screen as I was. -Keith&theMovies
- The story in this film is far from what I had guessed from the trailer, and I love that I didn't know what was coming. The story is very original and based off of Kosinski's own graphic novel which I thought was really fun creation. -TimsFilmReviews
- "Oblivion" was an entertaining piece of popcorn sci-fi. Nothing that will rise to the ranks of the genre's best, but not a completely disposable effort either. It's visually striking, well acted and entertaining, but lacks the originality and memorable storyline for me to call it great. -FogsMovieReviews
My Score: 3 out of 5 stars for Oblivion
(Remember, to read this review of mine and over 200 more, check out THE ARCHIVE of movies I have reviewed anytime. Know before you go…or rent…or buy!)
Thanks for reading! Happy Watching!
–T, The Focused Filmographer
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At the inaugural gathering of the Carmarthenshire Meadows Group, the potential of having an ecologist visit your site was discussed. For £100 the following would be offered:
• A walkover of your grasslands with an experienced ecologist to assess the habitat
• Key species identification
• Preparation together of a simple map-based management plan that will meet your needs
• List of basic do's and don'ts!
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Please contact them directly:
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Kasia offers many options and reasons for using essential oils, and for many, they leave overwhelmed at times.
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This awesome little machine can be used as a humidifier (particularly nice in the winter), atomizer and air purifier. This diffuser creates negative ions with its ultrasonic action, purifying your air both by this and the oils you select. Add your choice of essential oils and/or blends and turn the atmosphere in your home into a spa. If you have problems with bugs, such as ants, use a blend for that purpose. It will seep into all the cracks and crannies you couldn't possibly reach, adding a line of defense against those small pests while at the same time it defends against other kinds of "bugs" (cold & flu) for homes with children and adults coming and going, bringing in all those cold & flu germs.
Diffusing to Eliminate Odors
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- Delight in you surroundings: Create a relaxing surrounding with oils, and instantly brighten the brain and mood!
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Research shows that cold air diffusing certain essential oils can help:
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How does it do it?:
I can assure you, this investment is definitely worth it. High frequency sound (100 times beyond human hearing) generates patterns of movement that create "sonic bubbles" in the water in the diffuser's bowl. When these bubbles implode, nano-droplets of water are released from the surface. Each is enveloped by a fine coating of essential oil, floating up and rapidly becoming part of your room's atmosphere.
Quiet & Efficient:
If you've experienced other diffusers, issues include their inconsistent dispersion of the oils, inconsistent vibration, and the noise! This unit has a beautiful soft light for the night, is very quiet, and does not vibrate all over the table, (we've seen this happen with other models).


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Installing and Configuring Monit Step by Step
install and configure monit
apt-get install monit
Monit Configuration file is /etc/monit/monitrc
Now make the list of services you want to monitor
for example sshd,apache,Mysql
Now for monit web interface the default port number is 2812
Now let us configure the monit
vi /etc/monit/monitrc
set daemon 60 // time interval of the daemon set logfile syslog facility log_daemon set mailserver localhost set mail-format { from: firstname.lastname@example.com } set alert root@localhost // mail id to send email alerts set httpd port 2812 and // If you want to chang port number change here better leave it default SSL ENABLE // for SSL PEMFILE /var/certs/monit.pem // SSL certificate location allow admin:test // user name and password Basic Auth // monitoring sshd check process sshd with pidfile /var/run/sshd.pid start program "/etc/init.d/ssh start" stop program "/etc/init.d/ssh stop" if failed port 22 protocol ssh then restart if 5 restarts within 5 cycles then timeout
// monitoring mysql check process mysql with pidfile /var/run/mysqld/mysqld.pid group database start program = "/etc/init.d/mysql start" stop program = "/etc/init.d/mysql stop" if failed host 127.0.0.1 port 3306 then restart if 5 restarts within 5 cycles then timeout
// monitoring apache check process apache with pidfile /var/run/apache2.pid group www start program = "/etc/init.d/apache2 start" stop program = "/etc/init.d/apache2 stop"
if failed host www.example.com port 80 protocol http and request "/monit/token" then restart
here monit tries to connect www.example.com on port 80 and tries to access a file
the actual location of /monit/token is
as our website document root is
if monit cannot access this file it means apache is not runnig so it will
restart apache.
Creation of token is given below
if cpu is greater than 60% for 2 cycles then alert
if cpu > 80% for 5 cycles then restart
if totalmem > 500 MB for 5 cycles then restart
if children > 250 then restart
if loadavg(5min) greater than 10 for 8 cycles then stop
if 3 restarts within 5 cycles then timeout
you can add your custom process for
monitoring here
Creation of token
mkdir /var/www/www.example.com/web/monit
echo "hello" > /var/www/www.example.com/web/monit/token
Creation of SSL-encrypted monit web interface
( /var/certs/monit.pem )
openssl req -new -x509 -days 365 -nodes -config ./monit.cnf -out /var/certs/monit.pem -keyout /var/certs/monit.pem
openssl gendh 512 >> /var/certs/monit.pem
openssl x509 -subject -dates -fingerprint -noout -in /var/certs/monit.pem
chmod 700 /var/certs/monit.pem
then we need to configure OpenSSL configuration file to create our certificate
vi /var/certs/monit.cnf
example file is
# create RSA certs - Server RANDFILE = ./openssl.rnd [ req ] default_bits = 1024 encrypt_key = yes distinguished_name = req_dn x509_extensions = cert_type [ req_dn ] countryName = Country Name (2 letter code) countryName_default = MO stateOrProvinceName = State or Province Name (full name) stateOrProvinceName_default = Monitoria localityName = Locality Name (eg, city) localityName_default = Monittown organizationName = Organization Name (eg, company) organizationName_default = Monit Inc. organizationalUnitName = Organizational Unit Name (eg, section) organizationalUnitName_default = Dept. of Monitoring Technologies commonName = Common Name (FQDN of your server) commonName_default = server.monit.mo emailAddress = Email Address emailAddress_default = email@example.com [ cert_type ] nsCertType = server
enable monit daemon now
in this file set startup =1 and interval for running the monit daemon
example file is below
# Defaults for monit initscript # sourced by /etc/init.d/monit # installed at /etc/default/monit by maintainer scripts # Fredrik Steen
# You must set this variable to for monit to start startup=1 # To change the intervals which monit should run uncomment # and change this variable. CHECK_INTERVALS=60
now let us start monit
/etc/init.d/monit start
Now point your browser to https://www.example.com:2812/ (make sure port 2812 is not blocked by your firewall), log in with admin and test
as specified in /etc/monit/monitrc
How to rename temp files in temporary tablespace
ALTER DATABASE RENAME FILE 'oldpath' TO 'newfile path';
delete older file
ALTER DATABASE RENAME FILE 'oldpath' TO 'newfile path';
delete older file
Steps to start the multiple listener in Oracle
LSNRCTL>set current DEMO
LSNRCTL> start
LSNRCTL> set current PROD
LSNRCTL> start
LSNRCTL>set current DEMO
LSNRCTL> start
LSNRCTL> set current PROD
LSNRCTL> start
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How does DNS work step by step
Client enters a domain name (www.domainname.com) into his browser
The browser contacts the Client's ISP for the IP address of the domain name
The ISP first tries to answer by itself using "cached" data.
If the answer is found it is returned. Since the ISP isn't in charge of the DNS, and is just acting as a "dns relay", the answer is marked "non-authoritative"
If the answer isn't found, or it's too old (past the TTL), then the ISP DNS contacts the nameservers for the domain directly for the answer.
If the nameservers are not known, the ISP's looks for the information at the 'root servers', or 'registry servers'. For com/net/org, these start with a.gtld-servers.net.
NOTE: The 'whois' information is never used for DNS, and is often misleading and inaccurate
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ZFS file system Step by Step
ZFS stands for Zettabyte File System .
It is designed by Sun Microsystems for the Solaris Operating.
The features of ZFS include support for high storage capacities, integration of the concepts of filesystem and volume management, snapshots and copy-on-write clones, continuous integrity checking and automatic repair, RAID-Z and native NFSv4 ACLs. ZFS is implemented as open-source software, licensed under the Common Development and Distribution License (CDDL).
Some of the benefits of the ZFS file system:
- Filesystem and Volumemanger in one system
- Easy administration with only 2 commands - #zpool and #zfs
- advanced raid level and functions
- snapshots
- automatic checksum over all data
- 128 Bit
- automatic shrinking and growing volumes
- No RAID cards required, using ZFS built in RAID-Z redundancy. (reduces hardware cost drastically)
- Effective and Optimal SnapShots
- Compressed Zpools.
- Built in NFS/ISCSI/SMB Sharing
- Support PNFS for high speed interconnects. (Will use all the 6 GigE ports)
Configuring ZFS
Permitted subcommands are list, iostat, status, online,
offline, scrub, import, and history.
offline, scrub, import, and history.
Find version of ZFS
# kextstat | grep zfs
zpool - configuring zfs storage pools
# zpool create myzfs /disk1 /disk2
# zpool create mypool mirror disk1s1 disk0s1 mirror disk1s2 disk0s2
# mkfile 100m disk1 disk2 disk3 disk5# mkfile 50m disk4
# ls -l disk*
-rw------T 1 root root 104857600 Sep 11 12:15 disk1
-rw------T 1 root root 104857600 Sep 11 12:15 disk2
-rw------T 1 root root 104857600 Sep 11 12:15 disk3
-rw------T 1 root root 52428800 Sep 11 12:15 disk4
-rw------T 1 root root 104857600 Sep 11 12:15 disk5
Creating hot spares
when any disk goes down the disk marked as hotspare will
automatically take its functionality after it gets replaced.
# zpool create pool mirror disk0 disk1 spare disk2 disk3
These spares can be across multiple pools and can be added
with zpool add and removed with zpool remove
Automated Installation of MySQL without asking password
is your the installation process pops up a blue dialog asking for a root password ?? want to make automated
without the asking of password then
First give this two commands
echo "mysql-server mysql-server/root_password select (password omitted)" | debconf-set-selections
echo "mysql-server mysql-server/root_password_again select (password omitted)" | debconf-set-selections
Then the installation will not ask for passowrd then continue installation.
apt-get install mysql-client-5.1 mysql-server-5.1 -y
without the asking of password then
First give this two commands
echo "mysql-server mysql-server/root_password select (password omitted)" | debconf-set-selections
echo "mysql-server mysql-server/root_password_again select (password omitted)" | debconf-set-selections
Then the installation will not ask for passowrd then continue installation.
apt-get install mysql-client-5.1 mysql-server-5.1 -y
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"When my friend Paul Santo asked me to write a few words about him for his website, I was a bit lost as to where I should begin. Of course, I could easily write about his extremely positive nature and his versatility as a superb musician/songwriter, engineer & producer. But how do you sum up a guy like Paul's overall ability to not just survive in a brutal business like the music industry--but thrive in it? Let's just say, Paul has the acumen for navigating a vast spectrum of obstacles in the music business... from its smallest, most ethereal intricacies, to its major, career crushing landmines. He's managed to do this, not just because of his amazing talent as a singer/songwriter, superb guitarist, and keyboardist, along with his ability to play a slew of other instruments, but because of his genuine likability, intelligence and brilliant sense of humor. Paul has managed to forge lasting relationships with huge stars (Steven Tyler, Joe Perry, Ringo Starr, etc.) in a business where nothing is "lasting". He's done this because they believe in his ability, and, he's just fun to be around! They also trust his judgment in the studio, whether he's playing, singing or engineering. Paul's experience in the music business of days-gone-by, and his willingness to think "outside the box" is what makes him relevant today. Paul started in the business when recording studios recorded musicians playing real instruments. He knows what a hit record sounds like, and he remains ahead of the curve, even with all of the advances in technology. In an industry where artists are no longer getting paid what they used to for making music, Paul has figured out how to capitalize on the art that he loves. Making music is Paul's passion --whether it's his own, or helping someone else create their vision in the studio. I think it's extraordinary that he is willing to share his expertise with others who are up-and-coming, as well as those who have already been entrenched for decades. If you want someone who can help you realize your full potential as an artist, while avoiding the pitfalls....'Just Call Paul!'"
- Eric Carmen (composer, singer, musician, founder of Raspberries)
"Paul Santo has been, and still is, a great friend, but more to this point, an irreplaceable asset to my career, as a fully qualified engineer on both my antiquated Neve board and the most up-to-date computer-based recording equipment. Also, equally as important, Paul has played drums, guitar, keyboards and Hammond organ on both my solo work and live gigs. He's creative, reliable, and frankly, most important; fun to work with. I've spent many hours in the studio with him and he always seems one step ahead of me. I couldn't give him a higher recommendation."
- Joe Perry (Aerosmith, solo artist)
"Paul Santo is a friend of ours, who is a brilliant musician. He is one of those kids that just got that 'bolt of lightning.' He's great on drums, guitar, piano, and he knows ProTools and he helped Joey and I in preparing our bass and drum parts. During the writing process, Steven and Joe, Marti Fredrickson and Mark Hudson would record as they wrote. These cool little demos would come out of it that they would send them around to the rest of us, so we could prepare our take on it. It was great. Paul would come over and he would run ProTools and help me record my practicing so I could hear what I was doing right and wrong. He was not only able to run the ProTools for me, he'd be able to give me suggestions that were essentially shortcuts to getting it all good. It's an important thing to find a mentor, a teacher or a guru, whatever you want to refer to that person as. They're not necessarily teaching you stuff you couldn't learn on your own, but they shorten the process, highlighting and pointing things out that you might not see for six months or six years. You want a teacher that looks at what you do and sees that you could potentially go in the right direction and then they just show you how to find it yourself. I recommend to anyone who is playing an instrument, find someone who is a guru..."
- Tom Hamilton (Aerosmith)
"I have known Paul for many years both as an engaging and inspired recording colleague, and as an intensely creative musician.
I have had the opportunity to work with Paul in myriad professional settings in my own roles as both a music producer and as a musician. Paul is a producer's dream session musician: he is a virtuoso as a guitarist and keyboardist, and quite facile on a number of other instruments as well. He is able to arrange parts on the fly due to his many years of experience playing on scores of successful recordings. He also has the key attributes of a great session player: he can follow directions from a producer or artist while grooving with the flow of the music, but he can also add as much of his own creativity as the song needs. I also have worked as a musician playing in bands with Paul, and his creativity and grooving ability always add immeasurable value to a performance.
Paul has also produced many successful records himself, and he has spoken knowledgeably and passionately with my students about the production process. I think he has both the empathy and the inspiration of a fine teacher...and I would look forward to him playing an important role in mentoring students into careers in the entertainment fields."
- Dr. Barry Marshall
I'm going to take a break from blowing all this smoke (via text) to you, Joe P and Rudy about what a talented engineer you are. Goddamned if those jams from the Boneyard don't sound awful good though..."
- David Hull (Buddy Miles, James Montgomery, Aerosmith/Joe Perry etc.)