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Alexus Porter: YouthBuild AmeriCorps Student
I have had a very difficult life so far and I am only 17 years old. I was going through so much at home that I didn't feel like going to school; I didn't want other people seeing me stressed out. So I gave up. I felt like teachers at my school were not there for me. I felt like nobody cared about I had to do or about my problems. So why go to school to listen to others or having teachers not there for me? Then I matured and realized, nobody is going to hand me my success. I have to go and put in work, get up, and do my best.
In the summer of 2016, I found YouthBuild. It really caught my eye because it was an amazing opportunity and not only that, it was a second chance! The YouthBuild website said how they help you get your GED and career training such as direct care worker and construction. Also explaining that this program is 6 months and I thought, "wow I can do all of these achievements and still obtain my GED?" So from there, I filled out my application for YouthBuild and got called the very next day!
I don't regret joining YouthBuild. I have been involved with this program since July 2016. I've learned so many new
things! Made positive friends who actually motivate me and teachers who sincerely care about me. Even our teacher, Ms. Jessica, is not afraid to come knocking on your door to make sure you're doing well. I finally can express myself to my teachers and build a bond with them, and I can honestly say they do everything that they can to help me. Not only have I built a bond with the people at YouthBuild, but they have helped me get my OSHA-10, direct care worker certificate, a stipend, resume, and I am currently working on the my GED now. I have enjoyed doing my community service at schools and tiling floors in Oakbrook.
And this program just really gives back whether its to the students or to the people in our community. YouthBuild really does care. Trust me, if you feel like you just want to give up, or if you feel like you're stuck and there is nothing else you can do, I'm telling you GO TO YOUTHBUILD! It can change your life.


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Why should I hire a lawyer?
Recently, I was waiting on my client's case to be called and watching the preceding case which I feel provides a valuable example. A very smart looking gentleman in a suit was suing his neighbor (farmer in overalls) for damages he claimed to his property. This plaintiff represented himself (pro se) against a defendant who was represented by counsel. The plaintiff had obviously spent much time preparing with charts, graphs and diagrams. Quite frankly, I would not be surprised if he had an advanced degree (not in law). However, none of that mattered because he did not have the first inkling of knowledge regarding trial procedure or the rules of evidence. His exhibits were continuously excluded from evidence because he did not follow the rules. In addition, he pounded on the table and said "your honor, I rest my case!" I must say, it was quite dramatic. I immediately knew that this plaintiff was going to lose. Honestly, he probably did sustain damage to his property. However, he simply failed to follow the rules and did not introduce proper evidence. He lost his case immediately without the defendant even having to introduce one piece of evidence.
Obviously, every case presents different facts. Under the Virginia Rules, no attorney can guarantee any outcome for you in litigation. However, if you are considering hiring an attorney, you should also consider a cost-benefit analysis of possible recovery/result versus possible attorney's fees.
How do I find the right lawyer?
The answer to this question is largely dependent upon what type of assistance you need. From my perspective, there are two types of clients: a) those who have an immediate/urgent need (i.e. lawsuit) and b) those who are looking to develop a long term relationship with a lawyer for themselves or their business.
If you are in need of a lawyer because of an immediate need, the lawyer you ultimately hire must be someone who is aggressive and willing to take immediate action. There are simply some lawyers who have no interest in litigation and consider themselves only drafting or planning. Personally, I feel comfortable doing both. If you have an immediate need, you should get a sense that the attorney you hire understands your sense of urgency.
In addition, you should choose an attorney who has a decent grasp of the area of law of your case. Obviously, sometimes attorneys must do a little bit of background research into the law and the facts to determine how you should proceed. In fact, the Virginia State Bar recognizes this fact and says that "Competent representation requires legal knowledge, skill, thoroughness and preparation reasonably necessary for the representation." Rule 1.1 Remember, the rules of evidence govern every case the same.
For those clients who want to develop a working relationship with an attorney, it is important to choose an attorney whom you feel takes the time to get to know you. I always strive to know a client's personal or business situation.
Anytime you hire an attorney, you should ultimately hire the person you feel most comfortable working with. I will take that one step further and say that I must also feel comfortable with you. Remember, if at any time you do not feel comfortable with a particular attorney, immediately discuss your concerns with the attorney. If you feel your concerns are not appropriately addressed, you are always free to start looking for new legal counsel.
Can I hire a lawyer to just handle one particular aspect of my case?
It depends on the task and what stage of the case you have entered. If no lawsuit is filed, I may very well be able to review correspondence or draft a letter on your behalf. If you are in litigation, an attorney will likely not be able to just assist with various aspects. Once an attorney has entered their appearance in a case (attorney of record), they must petition the Court to withdraw. This is another reason that so many attorneys ask for money at the beginning of the representation. If you have questions about which parts of a case I may be able to assist with, call my office to set up an appointment.
How should I prepare for my first meeting with your law office?
The more that you are prepared for our meeting, the more you are likely to get out of that first meeting. If I could read minds, you would likely see me making celebrity appearances on daytime television. You should come up with a general outline of the specific facts in your case. I always tell people to make a bulleted list of items they want to cover in our meeting.
One question that I always ask potential clients is "what is your desired outcome?" To me, this is the most important question and is often the most telling as to how/whether we should proceed. If you had your way, what would the best outcome be? What is the absolute minimum result that you could accept? These questions provide a framework for the representation.
Do all lawyers use the same fee agreements?
The type of fee agreement that I use largely depends on the type of representation. The fee agreement could be for one specific instance/task or it could be more of a rolling agreement. The fee agreement that my office uses was largely developed by myself. If you have questions, please do not hesitate to ask. From my point of view, a good fee agreement avoids conflicts down the road since it clearly defines what is expected from both parties.
How many attorneys work in your office?
I am a solo attorney and fiercely proud of that label. Bigger does not always mean better. Some of my good attorney friends have left big law firms because they were not able to develop lasting deep relationships with their clients. Quite frankly, I have always envisioned myself as working in a small personalized law office. This is exactly where I want to be.
Being a solo, I take great pride in calling my clients back quickly. If I do not know the answer off the top of my head, I give you a reasonable time within which to expect an answer. If I feel that your case requires additional attorneys, I do have some great attorneys that I have a working relationship with. This does not happen too often and I would certainly discuss this with you in advance. In addition, I work with some very talented paralegals who are a great asset.
Why should I hire Young Law, PLLC?
Not only do I want to vigorously defend you today, I want to provide you with the tools and information for making sound decisions in the future. I truly want those clients who I can develop a working relationship with. I want our working relationship to be a success for us both. My overall goal is to ensure that you are not constantly running around "putting out fires" and panicking at each new urgent dilemma that arises. If I see a red flag in another unrelated area, I am going to raise that issue with you and hopefully we can address other concerns as well.
One thing that I am consistently complimented on by my best clients is my candor regarding the possibility of success in your case. There are certainly attorneys who will push their clients into needless/unwise litigation just to make a buck; I am not one of them.
How soon can I expect a call back when I contact your office?
I strive to contact my clients back as quickly as possible. If you leave a message with my office, someone will usually contact you back that day. If you have a preferred method of response, please share that with me. I spend a lot of time in front of my computer and often respond to emails very quickly.
Are there additional/hidden costs I should be aware of?
Let me first say that I understand that you have not given me a blank check to spend money frivolously on your behalf. Everyday expenses which I might incur while working on your case may include: travel expense, postage, filing fees, photocopies, courier services, etc. For larger expenses, such as hiring an accountant or expert, I will certainly get your approval in advance. If you have specific concerns, please address them with me directly.
Will I have to deposit any money to get started with your firm?
In nearly every instance, I require that clients put down a deposit with my firm. Like the majority of attorneys, I do not feel comfortable extending you large amounts of credit. Please keep in mind that my office does accept all major credit cards. Also, if there is any money remaining at the close of representation, it will be returned to you in the form of a check with a closing invoice. All funds you deposit with my firm will be held in a client escrow account which is separate from my operating bank account.
If you have questions which are unanswered, please give me a call and I would be happy to talk to you. Remember, each case is unique and blanket answers do not always work. Serving your needs is a privilege which I do not take lightly. I look forward to the prospect of serving you.

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Annual Town & Country Day and the Isle of Wight Museum's WWI & WWII Commemoration Programs – THIS SATURDAY, October 14!
Taking place the second Saturday in October of each year, Smithfield and Isle of Wight's Annual Town and Country Day celebrates our historic port town and the county's rich agricultural heritage with days of fun-filled activities for the entire family, including:
15th Annual Smithfield Hog Jog 5K Run & Kids Run
Saturday, October 14 at 9:00 a.m. at the Smithfield Foods parking area (Luter Drive) in downtown Smithfield
A challenging 5k run through downtown Smithfield. The Kids Run is approximately 250 meters. Followed by music, prizes, hot dogs and beer. Open to all ages. Average ticket price: $25 – $30.
For further information email Robin at email@example.com or call 757.329.2418.
Smithfield Farmers Market
Saturday, October 14, 9:00 a.m. until 12 noon, 115 Main Street in downtown Smithfield
The market runs EVERY SATURDAY through October. Specialty Markets are open until 1:00 p.m. Named one of the "101 Best Farmers Markets in America" by TheDailyMeal.com, the Farmers Market is located in the parking lot of the Bank of Southside Virginia and offers tasty foods, baked goods, lovely gift items & of course, plenty of fresh produce and LIVE MUSIC every week!
For further information contact Market Manager, Cheryl Ketcham at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Souper Saturday
Saturday, October 14 from 11:00 a.m. until 3 p.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church, 201 Cedar Street in downtown Smithfield
Organized by Smithfields' Christian Outreach Program (COP), volunteers and local churches come together to serve homemade soups, desserts, ham biscuits and more to raise money for the Isle of Wight Social Services Department's fuel assistance program. 100% of the proceeds will be donated for this cause. Cost is $5 for adults and $3 for children, and can be purchased through local churches or at the COP building. Food for this event can be either eaten at the church or picked up through the "drive-thru" at the church.
For further information call 757.356-1511.
Court Day at the 1750 Isle of Wight Courthouse
Saturday, October 14, 130 Main Street in downtown Smithfield
Performances at 11:00 a.m., 12:00 noon, 2:00, 3:00 & 4:00 p.m. (No performance between 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.)
Admission is Free for this annual re-enactment of an actual court case that was held in the 1750 Courthouse between 1752 and 1800.
For further information call 757.356.9016.
Guided Tour of Ivy Hill Cemetery
Saturday, October 14 at 10:00 a.m. at Ivy Hill Cemetery, 451 N. Church Street, Smithfield
Join Tour Guide, Kathy Mountjoy to learn about the Civil War soldiers, local business giants, and families of note who tell the story of Smithfield and are represented in this lovely cemetery overlooking the banks of the Pagan River. There are veterans from many wars and graves of the most influential families in the town's history located here. This tour includes a description of the history of the rural cemetery movement which began in the mid-19th century. There is no cost for the tour. Ivy Hill Tours are held the second Saturday of each month from March through November (weather permitting).
For further information call 757.408.1935.
The Virginia World War I and World War II Commemoration Commission was created by the Virginia General Assembly to plan, develop and carry out programs and activities to commemorate the 100th anniversary of World War I and the 75th anniversary of World War II. Communities across the Commonwealth are participating and recognizing their veterans and the local effects of these catastrophic events.
The Isle of Wight County Museum, to commemorate the events of both world wars and their impact on Isle of Wight County, will honor local veterans and feature lectures, living historians, stories, document preservation and the Virginia World War I and World War II Commemoration Commission's Profiles of Honor Tour, a mobile interactive museum.
Throughout the day, visitors can meet a World War I Doughnut Girl, hear one of FDR's Fireside Chats, visit the statewide traveling museum which will be parked just outside the museum or enjoy these lectures and events:
9:30 a.m. Tour of Ivy Hill Cemetery Featuring Veterans, 451 N. Church Street
Kathy Mountjoy
10:15 a.m. Flash Course: World War I in 10 Minutes
Howard Meissel
10:45 a.m. Flash Course: World War II in 10 Minutes
Howard Meissel
11 a.m. Airship ROMA
Nancy E. Sheppard, author of The Airship ROMA Disaster in Hampton Roads
11 a.m. Tour of Ivy Hill Cemetery Featuring Veterans, 451 N. Church Street
Kathy Mountjoy
12:00 Noon. Women in War
Tracey Neikirk, Curator
12:30 p.m. Flash Course: World War I in 10 Minutes
Howard Meissel
12:45 p.m. Flash Course: World War II in 10 Minutes
Howard Meissel
1:30 p.m. World War I and World War II Film Forum
Mike Holtzclaw of the Daily Press shares clips and trivia about classic war movies
Please visit the museum for this moving event. Admission is free for the day.
Visit the museum's website (www.historicisleofwight.com) beginning October 13 to view an online exhibit of residents and families who served during both wars. Visitors may also bring photographs, journals and other ephemera the day of the event for inclusion on our website and as part of the Library of Virginia's archives. Items will be scanned and returned the same day.
The Isle of Wight County Museum is located at 103 Main Street in downtown Smithfield. 757.356.1223


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I was talking with a fellow youth worker the other day who asked me this question, "Can the Church really be a viable partner for parents?"
He shared with me about his current struggles a youth worker. He said, "Ryan, with all of the additional programs for students to attend, whether it be an extra-curricular sport team, counseling, therapy groups, community and non-profit service-based organizations, and the mall, what can the church possibly offer a student these days?"
That is a fair question. With all in which a student can get involved, along with all of the options available to a parent for personal, mental, physical, and yes, even spiritual development, what role can the church assume to partner with parents for the sake of the faith formation of a teenager?


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So - moosen - I mean moose ;) (see the video above to catch the reference) often have bloody antlers during these months as they begin to shed their velvet. In a short book on moose I read back when my family went to Yellowstone last year, I learned that though their antlers are bloody, the moose feel no pain through this shedding process. Though, that's kind of hard for me to believe. . . in any case, this shedding of the velvet is a sign of preparing for maturity as they frees their antlers to battle other moose and stuff. Yeah. I'm sure you don't care to read the encyclopedia entry on moose. Suffice it to say, I think there is a connection between the two - moose, shedding their velvet and babies growing teeth. The bloody freeing of their antlers/teeth through scratching on trees or other moose/biting everything and everyone . . .
Anyways, here's my announcement: my little moose shed a bit of velvet this week - Yes, Lincoln has his very first tooth!
This past week has been extra rough for him. I thought he had an ear infection because he was constantly grabbing at his left ear. He was up a couple extra times each night instead of sleeping through it. He also was just generally more whiny and needy - he didn't want any solid food, only to nurse. So, I brought him in to see the pediatrician just to make sure he was ok. And it turns out he is! He just has a little tooth poking through - right side center bottom. You can't hardly see it - only a bit of a red patch, but you can feel the pokey little thing if you rub a finger over his bottom gum.
|The tooth! Which you can't see in this photo, but this is the best you're going to get for now.
|Me and Linc after a cuddly nap together.
Even better than luck though, you could share your
favorite making-teething-comfortable advice . . . ;)


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In this fast moving world where everything is all about efficiency and comfort, you cannot afford to miss luxury stuff at your modern home. If you do not have a luxury bed, kitchen stuff, or living room accessories, then do not miss to have luxury showers in that beautiful house you've worked hard to have it. At least, give yourself an assurance that when you arrive at home in the evening, you'll get something to refresh you and help you relax.
With a luxury bathroom, all your stresses and hassles of the day will be forgotten. Unlike the usual ones where you have to move up and down setting a few things in place before showering, with luxury showers, you can configure up everything from the comfort of any location at home. In fact, some have digital controls, so your task will just be to move to that bathroom, and you'll find everything set. Most designs of such showers are created to complement your style and preferences at home. Whether you want contemporary looks, or just comfort while in the room, you can be sure to get what you want.
You do not need to wake up early, so you prepare or set things in the bathroom. With luxury showers, you can switch on a morning shower at the comfort of your bed and only proceed there when everything is ready for you.
Your bathroom is where your day begins and ends. Get the best showers and all your days will greet you with luxury and peace of both mind and body.


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A recent post about got me thinking about how plant names influence what we buy: a GPS member put up a photo of a knee-high plant with very pretty blue…
Roses are adaptable and they can be planted in beds in a range of situations, however, they will usually prefer an open, sunny site with fertile, moist but well drained soil. The miniatures and smaller types will mix well with shrubs. Climbers can be used on fences, for covering unsightly sheds or old trees. To improve health, flower quality and shape of bush, prune in the dormant season or preferably in spring before young shoots develop from dormant growth buds: remove dead, damaged and dying wood. You should try to avoid planting them in an area where roses have been grown in recent years as problems may occur due to disease; either change the soil or choose another site. To obtain blooms of high quality, feed them in late winter or early spring with a balanced fertilizer and apply a mulch. In the spring-summer feed at 3 weekly intervals. Rain may damage the flowers of some roses, causing the petals to form 'balls'.
By budding in summer or by hardwood cuttings in autumn. Hybrids are often propagated by grafting.
Pests, diseases or disorders
All roses will be prone to attack by various pests and diseases, i.e. aphids, blackspot, powdery mildew, die-back, canker, crown-gall, honey-fungus, soil-sickness, viruses, downey mildew, rust and sawfly.


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Add Titles to Your Movies in iMovie on Your MacBook
You'll find the Titles Browser in iMovie by clicking the Title button on the Browser toolbar (which bears a big capital T), or by pressing Command+3. You can add a title with a still image, but iMovie also includes everything you need to add basic animated text to your movie.
Most of the controls you can adjust are the same for each animation style. You can change the font, the size of the text, and the color of the text.
To add a title manually, follow these steps:
Select an animation thumbnail from the Title Browser pane and drag it to the desired spot in the Project pane.
Click a background thumbnail to select a background for your title.
Note that these are the same backgrounds you'll see in the Map, Background, and Animatic browser, which I discuss in the next section.
Press Command+T (or choose Text→Show Fonts) to make any changes to the fonts or text attributes.
Click in a text box to type your own line of text.
Click the Play button to preview your title.
iMovie displays a preview of the effect in the monitor with the settings that you choose.
Click Done.
The title appears in the Project pane.


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Italy lies at the heart of the marbling tradition. With its mysterious origins in 8th century Asia, the art of marbling blossomed in post Renaissance Italy.
Your purchase directly contributes to the rebirth of "La Legatoria del Sole", Pietro's Italian hand bindery and marbled arts studio of 11 years, which we hope to officially reopen in the coming years, in our small town in the eastern Sierras.


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Nigerian mobile networks allows it subscribers to transfer airtime from one subscriber to another. Mobile networks have different names for this transactions.
Glo network call it Glo Me2U
MTN call theirs MTN share n sell
Etisalat and Airtel does not have a special name for this service.
What we about to share with you guys here is how to transfer/share airtime/credit from Glo to Glo, MTN to MTN, Etisalat to Etisalat and lastly , Airtel to Airtel line. The purpose of this post is to help readers deal with emergency when it comes to sending someone airtime or credit whatever you might call it .
How to Transfer Credit/Airtime from Glo to Glo Line
First Option: To transfer airtime from one Glo line to another Glo line, this is how to go about it >>
Simply dial => *131*recipients phone number*Amount*Pin# then send
See this good example => *131*08117855456*100*1000# >> As soon as you do this you will receive a message from your network where you would be ask to press 1 or 2 . Your default pin is 0000. The 5200 means the amount you are about to send while the 08111553456 is the number you are sending the airtime to .
Second Option: This option is called the Me2u Transfer but you we be needing a Me2u Transfer Pin to do this airtime transfer. Create your Me2u pin by dialling this code below *132*00000*New Pin* New Pin# then press send.
How to Transfer Credit/Airtime from MTN to MTN Line
Before you can transfer airtime to another MTN subscriber, you must first change your default password that comes as (0000). Text : Oldpin Newpin Newpin to 777 to change the default pin. For example change your pin by sending 0000 1234 1234 as a text message to 777 . There are 2 methods to tranfer airtime from one MTN line to another and they are clearly explained after the cut.
First Method =>*600*Recipient'sNumber*Amount*password# then you hit send . For instance you want to transfer 500 to 08111553456 see what it should look like….
*600*08111553456*500*1234#.. Assuming 1234 is our password.
Second Method of Sending Airtime From MTN TO MTN
Text Transfer (SPACE) Number (SPACE) Amount (SPACE) Password send to 777… After sending this code you will receive a confirmation message. of the airtime transfer status .
How to Transfer Credit /Credit from Etisalat To Etisalat Line
To transfer airtime on Etisalat network locate the Etisalat service menu in your menu list and hit on Balance transfer and after that a security code box will appear asking for your unique pin . But the pin comes with default pin that look like this (0000) .
Then the next stage of this process will require you specify the amount you wish to transfer . Or you can as well dial *223*Pin*Amount*Phone Number# which is another method of sending airtime from one Etisalat line to another .
How to Transfer Credit from Airtel To Airtel Network
Airtel means of transferring airtime is one of the simplest method we have ever seen , see the process below..
==> enter the command shown below to transfer credit from one Airtel line to another
This is how it works =>> 2U (space) Recipient's phone number (space) Amount (space) Pin…. Send this command in form of SMS and you are good to go ..


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Lisa: Kristoffer, it is almost the new year and I want to write a reflective blog. What was the best part of 2009 for you personally?
Kristoffer: Having Grace. Seeing her grow. Every minute it seems she can do something new.
L: Okay, and what was the best part of 2009 for you professionally?
K: That the rains finally came to Kenya because it will help alleviate the current emergency drought situation.
L: Do you feel you've changed at all in 2009?
K: Yes. For some reason I take myself more seriously now. I feel I can handle any situation, professionally that is. I became a father, which is a huge change in a man's life. I feared it a little bit, but then I realized that you can learn it as you go.
L: Do you like being a father?
K: Yeah, it's great…especially the older she gets.
L: Do you have any hopes or wishes for 2010?
K: Many. Do you want them all?
L: Yup.
K: A published children's book, a healthy child, a marriage that continues to get better and better, to beat my German rival in squash, to deliver food on time for 700,000 children to eat, to develop a carbon credit project related to energy saving stoves, to find a new job for the end of the year, to travel to new places – see a bit more of Africa specifically, learn French, and….I guess that's enough for now.
L: Wow! Sounds like a big year ahead of you. Now Grace, what was the best part of 2009 for you?
Grace: silence
L: Do you feel you have changed at all in the last ten months?
G: passes a little gas
L: Alright…what about a wish for 2010?
G: A – dook – a –dook – a – dook – a
L: I'll take that as: "I hope I can walk soon."
K: And you, crazy wife?
L: Well obviously 2009 was all about Grace. And travel, I guess! We've been to the US and Denmark twice as well as to Spain and a bit around Kenya. Grace has been on 18 international and 2 domestic flights in less than 11 months! What a year!
K: Do you think you've changed at all in 2009?
L: I actually think I've changed A LOT! I think I'm a bit more flexible and easy-going, not such a slave to plans (although I still love them!) and not sweating the small stuff so much. I have a good sense of the "big picture" and I am trying harder on a daily basis not to take things for granted. Becoming a mother is the single biggest change I could ever dream of going through. I just love it and I am really, really happy. And I am so happy that Grace is such a happy girl. I feel very lucky in that way. She is the best.
K: That's true, she is sooooo cute. What do you wish for 2010?
L: I definitely wish for good health for the people I love, a more stable climate, and peace on earth. You know, all the good stuff! But on a smaller scale, I hope that the new year will bring an improved schedule of eating and sleeping for Grace. I hope that we will find out sooner than later where we will move to next so that I can start doing research on our next life. I also hope that Kenya gets its act together because the closer we get to the 2012 election without more peace and reconciliation, the more likely it is that there will be tribal conflict even worse than the last time. Finally, I hope that I learn something new – like how to play the drums we bought when we moved to Kenya – or that I do something incredible – like climb Mt. Kilimanjaro. I am not naïve so I doubt I will accomplish both of those things, especially given Grace's sleep issues, but I do hope to make something new and interesting happen for myself in the coming year!
K: That would be great if we could climb Mt. Kilimanjaro together!
L: I think so too! We just need a babysitter or two to come from Denmark or the US to stay with Grace for a week. Hint hint…anyone out there? Sometime around September perhaps?
K: I think that should end the blog.
L: Unless Grace has anything else to add?
G: sleeping
L: I guess that's all! Out with the old and in with the new.
Happy New Year!
Kristoffer, Lisa & Grace


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Script tracks Perl modules for you
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Michael Hurley shares a script that he wrote called modlister. I'll let him explain:
It's a script to tell you what Perl modules you have installed and where, to query whether you have a particular module installed, to see associated files, etc. For example:
- List all installed modules:
- Only show filenames (strip directories):
- See if Compress::Zlib is installed:
- See all the files associated with Zlib:
modlister.pl -f
modlister.pl -m Zlib
modlister.pl -m Zlib -a
Thanks for the script, Michael.
Try this one out yourself. Tell us what you think or submit one of your own. If we use your script, you will receive a gift a Starbucks gift certificate. More scripting goodness after the jump…
#!/usr/bin/perl ############################################################### ## modlister.pl ## ## Purpose: List installed perl modules ## Author: Michael Hurley ## Copyright 2006 ## ## modlister.pl is free software. you can redistribute it ## and/or modify it under the terms of the GNU General Public ## License as published by the Free Software Foundation; ## either version 2, or (at your option) any later version. ## ############################################################### use strict; use warnings; use File::Find; use Getopt::Std; use vars qw/%opt/; my $optstr = 'm:fah'; &getopts("$optstr", %opt); &usage if $opt{h}; my (%m, @mods); find(&wanted, @INC); if ($opt{m}) { @mods = grep {/$opt{m}/} keys %m; } else { @mods = keys %m; } for (@mods) { print "$_n"; } sub wanted { if ($opt{f} && !$opt{a}) { $m{$_} = 1 if /.pm$/; } elsif ($opt{a} && !$opt{f}) { $m{$File::Find::name} = 1; } elsif ($opt{f} && $opt{a}) { $m{$_} = 1; } elsif (/.pm$/) { $m{$File::Find::name} = 1; } } sub usage { my $msg = <<EoMSG Usage: $0 [-m <arg>] [-f] [-a] By default, $0 prints the full path for every .pm file in @INC. You can modify the behavior with these flags: -m List modules that match -f List filenames only (not the full path) -a List all files in @INC, not just .pm files -h Print this help message EoMSG ; die $msg; } __END__ =head1 NAME modlister.pl - List installed perl modules =head1 SYNOPSIS modlister.pl [-m ] [-f] [-a] =head1 DESCRIPTION modlister.pl prints installed perl modules. By default, modlister.pl will print the full path of any files in @INC that end in F<.pm>. Its behavior can be modified with these flags: =over 4 =item B<-m> I Only print strings that match I . =item B<-f> Only print filenames; exclude directories. =item B<-a> Print all files in the directory, not just F<.pm> files. =back =head1 AUTHOR Michael Hurley =head1 LICENSE Copyright 2006 Michael Hurley. This is free software. You can redistribute it and/or modify it under the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by the Free Software Foundation; either version 2, or (at your option) any later version.


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This week on Cyrus Says, Cyrus is joined by policy professional, parliament nerd, Youtube creator and podcast host Meghnad S. Meghnad sheds light on working with parliamentarians, the scenes inside the parliament, the mind bending anti-defection law, his favourite speakers and much more. He also tells us about his new podcast 'How to Citizen' right here on the IVM network. Amit Doshi later joins in for the AMA's.
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The high cost of doing business, as wages and prices both reached record peaks (see above), was cutting sharply into profits. Last week's outpouring of year-end reports gave some prime examples of the squeeze.
¶In chemicals, Monsanto's profits dropped 8% to $38.6 million, although sales increased almost 4% to $541 million.
Allied Chemical's 1956 sales rose 6% to a record $668 million, but earnings dropped to $47 million from $52 million in 1955.
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Here's a tasty #FoodieFriday recipe courtesy of EATWISE Celebrity Ambassador Chef Max! Sink your teeth into these healthy turkey burger sliders for dinner tonight!
- 1 egg
- 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ Onion, Minced
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons cilantro
- 1 teaspoon mustard powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
- 1 1/2 pounds ground turkey
- 12 mini hamburger buns, split and toasted
1. Mix the egg, jalapeno peppers, and garlic in a large mixing bowl until the egg is well blended. Add the soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, cilantro, mustard, paprika, chili powder, salt, bread crumbs, and turkey; mix well and form into 6 patties.
2. Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, and lightly oil the grate.
3. Cook the turkey burgers on the preheated grill until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 4 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Serve on the toasted hamburger buns.
Nutritional Information
Calories – 344
Fat – 12.3 g
Cholesterol – 119mg


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Why is IDDC involved in HIV & AIDS and Disability?
People with disabilities are hardly being included in HIV and AIDS policies and programmes, because it is assumed that they are not at risk of HIV infection. However, people with disabilities are at equal or greater risk of HIV-infection, compared to their non-disabled peers because of several reasons:
People with disabilities often belong to the poorest and most marginalized communities, which is a significant risk factor in susceptibility to HIV.
Poor access to information on sexual and reproductive health and HIV&AIDS
The global literacy rate for adults with disabilities is as low as 3 percent. Low literacy rates as well as poor access to mass-media messages present real challenges for reaching people with disabilities with HIV prevention messages.
Poor access to health care, including HIV&AIDS services
Health clinics are often difficult to access for people with physical disabilities. Health staff often have misconceptions, such as people with disabilities are not sexually active. Or they show negative attitudes or abusive behaviour when confronted with the fact that people with disabilities do actually have sex. As a result people with disabilities are often sent away when they want a HIV test, because they are perceived as not needing to be tested.
Sexual abuse and exploitation
Women and girls with disabilities – living at home or in institutions - are frequently exposed to sexual violence and exploitation because of dependency and inability to report to the police.
In order to achieve universal access to HIV&AIDS prevention, treatment, care and support by 2010 and the Millennium Development Goals by 2015, HIV&AIDS policies and programmes need to be made inclusive and accessible for people with disabilities.
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Clients and projects should be nurtured as unique. But our approach to you must be clear and meet proven standards to ensure agility and effectiveness.
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Together, we setup the best solution to achieve your goals. This is where we outline how we will engage. It includes picking the most suited business model and defining how and by whom team and delivery will be managed. Our proposal summarizes all relevant topics so that everything is absolutely clear. It is usually also where we sign a NDA, although we can do it in another stage.
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We hand-pick the best talent to suit your needs. Working with exciting technology projects allows us to attract the most talented IT specialists. We allocate them to your team entirely based on your requirements & specifications. When hiring is required, we handle the process, which can incorporate tests and other procedures you require. You will always validate / approve team members.
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We are experienced in implementing Agile & traditional methodologies in geographically distributed projects. The nearshore team can adopt existing practices or implement separate processes.
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A local Team Leader supervises the team with a direct link to a point-of-contact appointed by you for daily issues.
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A Development Manager handles global relationship between cleverti and each client.
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We monitor nearshore team's performance to assure project is running as planned, keeping expected quality, cost and effort.
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We put a strong effort on assuring the quality of services provided. Quality is achieved by always selecting top professionals, implementing best practices, and controlling results through rigorous metrics
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Our standard employee NDA safeguards Confidential Information and Intellectual Property Rights regarding cleverti and our clients. Additional NDAs may be signed if required. The Portuguese legal system follows EU standards on IPR and Data Protection.
Regular and consistent communication and feedback are vital for the success of geographically distributed projects. Formal communication between cleverti and the client is normally assured through the deliverables agreed upon in each project, and may include:
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Besides regular deliverables, spontaneous and immediate communication occurs on a daily basis and in case any problem or abnormal issue is detected.
Our meeting rooms are equipped with conference system, LCD TV, phone, white board, etc.
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The period from January to August 2012 saw the most extreme weather in recorded history throughout the contiguous U.S., according to new data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
The agency's Climate Extremes Index, which tracks the top 10 percent extremes in drought, precipitation, and temperature, was more than double the average value since the index was started in 1910.
The eight-month period between January and August was also the warmest on record for the lower 48 states, according to NOAA's State of the Climate report. The report shows that the summer of 2012 was the third warmest ever recorded for the U.S. — only .2 degrees F lower than the summer of 1936, during the height of the Dust Bowl.
Our climate system, juiced by carbon pollution, is smashing old records faster than a baseball player on steroids.


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The Human Engine In Heavy Weather
I just can't believe that civilization is going to get off the hook that easy. 'The end of civilization'—what end? What civilization, for that matter?...the kind of trouble we got, they aren't allowed to have any end.
It's the year 2031 in Heavy Weather, and perhaps unsurprisingly, things haven't gotten better. Global economies have crashed. Governments hardly function. Currency, communication, and borders have rapidly changed due to the massive changes heavy weather has caused. Once lush and fertile land is now ravaged by drought.
...so that's really what you're doing, huh? You chase thunderstorms for a living these days?
Oh, not for a living.
The book alternates between Jane and Alex Unger. Jane makes her way to Mexico to break out her younger brother Alex from a clinica. Alex is billed to the reader as having a lot of problems, not entirely uncommon after the collapse of 1st world nations as we know them. Alex ostensibly suffers from a myriad of retroviruses and Jane, believing the clinica is ripping him off and not curing him at all, decides to bail him out.
...the code was cryptware—it reencrypted itself every goddamn month and demanded a payoff before unfreezing.
During the State Of Emergency, when the heavy weather first became a huge problem for mankind after constantly disregarding climate problems, almost all data and information systems went down. Society collapsed as countries were not prepared to deal with massive climate swings, some people decided to take matters into their own hands. Calling them "Structure hits", people would take down buildings that contributed to global warming and other systemic problems. Hell had a structure. It had a texture. The spinning inner walls were a blurry streaky gas, and a liquid rippling sheen, and a hard black wobbling solid, all at once. Great bulging rhythmical waves of hollows of peristalsis were creeping up the funnel core, slow and dignified, like great black smoke rings in the throat of a deep thinker.
The concept of hacking has undergone a bit of a change as well. "Hacking" seems to refer to any modifications to anything at all. From kites to ornithopters and especially--to heavy weather. After Jane breaks out Alex they return to the Storm Troupe. This band of misfits chase "spikes" in weather in an attempt to gather more information on it. Still little is known about it, apparently, but this troupe, each with their own way of hacking something, aim to find the mother of all tornadoes: the f6.
I hack kites...Balloons, chaff, ultralights, parafoils...chutes are my favourite though, I like to structure-jump.
Throughout the novel, we find out that there are still spooks working for what is left of a functioning government. There are still border guards but they don't really care about the imaginary line on the ground anymore. Technology is still somewhat futuristic but not typically cyberpunk, ie, there are no cybernetics. There is no Internet, either. People live poorly and barely survive. All that is left is the individual drives people have. These punks only care about money in so far as how it can help them better hack heavy weather.
...all workable standards of wealth has vaporized, digitized, and into a nonstop hurricane of electronic thing air.
This is where the book really shines. The world building, the technology, and the fiction specifically about these storm chasers and how they hack them is very cool. They use ultralight manned drones to scout out ahead. There are ornithopters with tech that casts the cameras feed into the helmeted view of people piloting them back at camp. When they send these into the tornado to "punch the core", they gain even more data. It's exciting and interesting.
As the Emergency had deepened, the packing Regime had rammed its data nationalizations through Congress, and with that convulsive effort, the very nature of money and information had both mutated beyond any repair.
Things lag a bit with character work, which is for the most part good. Marrying speculative climate change fiction with cyberpunk is genius and the characters mostly do the premise justice. Jane is a pretty well realized female protagonist but also used as the main vehicle for communicating her main drive, hunting these storms, is really the only thing that defines her. The troupers all substitute some aspects of their lives and only feel like truly functioning human beings when they are being adrenaline junkies, all other wannabees who don't feel the same way never stay.
There is no more alternative society. Just people who will probably survive and people who probably won't.
This idea that Jane can only be whole while she is pursuing something only somewhat works due to the books ending, which I was pretty lukewarm about. The sins of the previous generation are visited upon the next generation of people. There are too many people in the world for it to sustain it. You're still only useful if you can contribute the way they want you to, despite it being post-capitalism and a mostly dystopia world.
It's me alright, it's very much part of me, but it's not something I'm in command of and I don't control it. It's like a force, a compulsion, that tears at things, and shreds them, and chops them up, and comprehends them, and I don't control it, and I never have. I can't. You understand?
Yes. I do understand. It's like a spike, inside.
These are all somewhat interesting things to explore but they always end up on the peripheral and feel a little bit weird when injected. It wants to say so much more and sometimes comments on misogyny in organizations like the Texas Rangers, as well as what is expected of women like Jane. But this is mostly Twister with cyberpunk aesthetic and an interesting bit of speculation. It doesn't have the deep questions good cyberpunk fiction often has along with the action. It's too bad because it does dip its toes, it just never gets in.
We were just trying to kill the machinery. Get rid of it. All that junk that had killed our world, y'know?
The world and the action is worth the cost of admission and it is a fast read. This concept inspired a whole new game design I've been working on, in tandem with other fiction. More speculative fiction on climate issues married with post-cyberpunk is something I would love to see more of.
You can nab the hardcover of paperback cheap these days, interestingly though, you cannot get it digitally.
Even the blackest cloud has a chrome lining.


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Leslie Masiero's practice focuses on corporate law, contract law and labour law. She advises clients – companies or individuals – and also assists and represents them before judicial authorities.
Leslie Masiero is a legal clerk with the Geneva Labour Court.
- Bachelor of Laws, University of Geneva, 2006
- Master of Laws, University of Geneva, 2008
- Admission to the Geneva Bar, Geneva, 2012
- Associate, Gillioz Dorsaz & Associés, 2013
- Legal clerk, Labour Tribunal, Geneva, 2014
- Geneva Bar Association
- Swiss Bar Association (SBA)
- International Association of Young Lawyers (AIJA)
- International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property (AIPPI)


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South west view of Fort William
Artist: Baillie, William (1752/3-1799)
Medium: Aquatint with etching, coloured
Date: 1794
Handcoloured etching with aquatint of the south west view of Fort William in Calcutta by William Baillie (1752/3-1799) from plate 8 of his 'Twelve views of Calcutta' published in 1794. Fort William was first constructed at the turn of the eighteenth century. However, an attack on the fort by the forces of Siraj-ud-Daulah the Nawab of Bengal in 1757 led the British to build a new fort. The new Fort William shown here was situated to the south of the city in Gobindpore and designed by John Brohier. The structure is polygonal in form and has extensive defences including bastions, earthworks and a moat. In addition to this, the area surrounding the fort known as the Maidan was cleared to provide an unrestricted line of fire.


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He had just finished the last section of the tattoo a couple weeks earlier. The piece is a cultural tribute to his and his family's Mexican heritage.
This was done by Chuck Bondo at Station 1 Tattoo in Huntington, New York.
Thanks to Richard for sharing this great tattoo with us here on best-tatto-design!
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At Dunsilly Hotel you can be sure of a peaceful nights sleep. The rooms are based in a separate wing which is accessible only to guests. New mattresses ensure you can soothe the pressures of the day away and with unlimited high speed wifi access and a flat screen TV you can keep up to date with your favourite programmes and in touch with your friends.
The hotel also has ample, free, secure onsite carparking and a 24 hour reception, so not matter what time you arrive we are here for you.


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Neurological Assessment
Learn how to conduct a layman's neurological assessment on a potentially injured diver. The information gained in this assessment can help convince a diver of the need for oxygen first aid and help a dive physician determine the proper treatment.
Approximately two-thirds of divers with decompression illness experience damage to their nervous system. These signs are often vague and can go unrecognized by the diver, causing the symptoms to be dismissed as insignificant or not dive related and delaying treatment.
Additionally, stroke is the leading cause of long-term disability. Recognizing signs and symptoms of a possible stroke and activating EMS can minimize lasting effects.
The Neurological Assessment course focuses on how to obtain essential information about an individual involved in a dive emergency or suspected of having a stroke and what information to relay to emergency medical services.
The DAN Neurological Assessment course is designed to:
Describe the warning signs of stroke or decompression illness.
Identify when it is appropriate to conduct an neurological assessment.
Conduct a neurological assessment.
Only medical professionals should diagnose medical conditions. The information you gather while performing a neurological assessment can be useful to the emergency physician in understanding the extent of the injury and how it has changed during the time it took to transport the patient to definitive care.
Recommended Minimum Hours of Training
Knowledge development: 1 hour
Skills development: 3 hours
The time needed to teach the course varies depending on several factors including the number of students and their ability to process the educational components of the program.
Knowledge Development
Topics covered in Neurological Assessment include:
nervous system overview
decompression illness
conducting a neurological assessment
Course participants must complete the DAN Neurological Assessment examination with a minimum passing score of 80 percent. The instructor will review the examination with each participant to ensure 100 percent understanding of the material.
Skills Development
At the end of this program, you will be able to:
Use a F-A-S-T assessment.
Take a history.
Take vital signs.
Assess cranial nerves.
Assess motor function.
Assess mental function.
Assess coordination and balance.
Recertification is required every 24 months.


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Hulagerish, a single mother of seven, feels poorer with each and every passing day.
Since January, global price hikes have led to increases as high as 300 percent for the cost of staples in Ethiopia.
And now Hulagerish struggles more than ever to put food on the table for her family.
Like many of her fellow Ethiopians and those around the world, Hulagerish is directly impacted by the prices hikes. The rapidly rising cost of gas has led to similar increases in the cost of food.
Hulagerish earns 280 Birr a month ($31 USD) as a day laborer. But the cost of one egg is 1 Birr and one pound of meat costs 4 Birr. Both potatoes and tomatoes have increased in price by 300 percent since January. Soap has increased by 150 percent.
"I am facing complex challenges," said Hulagerish, who lives in Merkato near Addis Ababa. "Prices of food and non-food items are increasing at an alarming rate. I can no longer cope. We are getting poorer every day."
Christian Children's Fund (CCF) is working to lessen food worries by providing support for families with critical food shortages; and encouraging income generating activities to increase buying power, and production of food through agricultural development activities.
Yet, the rising costs make it extremely difficult to feed a large family like Hulagerish's, some of whose members often must go without eating at all. Hulagerish's eldest son recently dropped out of school to become a day laborer in order to supplement the family's income as her income was no longer sufficient.
"We can no longer afford a proper breakfast for the whole family," Hulagerish said. "We give priority to the youngest kids. We can't invite guests or relatives home anymore and we feel bad when relatives visit us unexpectedly as we cannot even offer them tea."
Hulagerish can no longer afford injera (Ethiopia's staple food). Instead her family must eat wheat bread, purchased at a subsidized price.
"My youngest son, who is attending kindergarten, is ashamed of taking this bread to school as he is laughed at," Hulagerish said. "Only poor people eat this bread."
Price Hikes Felt Around the World »


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"We all need a place for recreation, to energize, to let go and to dream our dreams."
CUBELIN offers that room for you, a place to just be you and to get inspired.
As I buy tapestries from all over the world I get to hear the stories of mothers, grandmothers or their heirs. They tell me how they stitched the embroidery in weeks full of dedication, while they built their houses and raised their kids. They tell me about their memories, their dreams and hopes and how all those stories of their lifes went into those beautiful needleworks.
You can still sense the spirit behind who crafted the tapestries. Some are stitched very tightly, some more loosely. Some are done with great accuracy, while on others you might find missing spots left unstitched. Sometimes the colours in the wallhangings have faded over the years because they have hung in the sunshine too long.
All these little flaws and traces of time enhance the idea of CUBELIN.
If you value memories, tradition and stories like I do and if you´re looking for interior decoration coming from a place of love, a CUBELIN will be your piece of joy and inspiration for a lifetime."
Gabi Becker, Designer of Cubelin
CUBELIN No. 6 Impressionist
– six handembroidered tapestries, individually trimmed with leather piping
– full-colour inner bag with matching zippers
– contains antiallergic EPS – microbeads, refillable
– protective bag of cotton with cubelin – logo
– partially dry cleaning is possible, no wet cleaning
– a certificate informs about age and origin of the tapestries
– sizes from app. 40 x 30 x 30 cm to 80 x 50 x 40 cm
Please send me an email and I´ll get back to you!
I want you to be delighted with your Cubelin!
If you are not completely satisfied, I offer a free and easy return service.


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Are You Sure? I Don't See It: Dinosaur Cloud
This is allegedly a cloud shaped like a dinosaur. Personally, I don't see it. What I do see is Kermit about to eat a penis. Which is erotic in it's own amphibious puppetry way, just not dino hot. *clears throat* Moving on.
Dinosaur-Shaped Cloud? Photo of the Day [blisstree]
Thanks to dealmaker7883, who agrees I should probably still rent a hot-air balloon and go investigate. You know, just to be on the safe side.