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Apple Inc's shares slumped 12 percent on Thursday, slicing more than $50 billion from its market value, as weaker-than-expected holiday iPhone sales reinforced fears that it is losing its dominance in smartphones.
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Eighteen brokerages, including Barclays Capital, Mizuho Securities USA, Credit Suisse, Raymond James, Robert W. Baird & Co and Canaccord Genuity, cut their price targets on the stock by an average $132 to $612.
Apple's shares slid to $451 at the open on the Nasdaq, triggering a circuit breaker intended to slow short sales of declining stocks, Marketwatch reported.
Jefferies & Co cut its rating on Apple's stock to "hold" from "buy" and slashed its share price target by $300 to $500.
Jefferies analyst Peter Misek, who has previously raised red flags about Apple cutting orders to suppliers, said the iPhone slowdown was "real and material" and here to stay.
"We think Apple is losing the screen-size wars," Misek said, noting that demand was moving away from the iPhone's 3.5-inch and 4-inch screens to screens of 5 inches offered by rivals such as Samsung Electronics Co Ltd, HTC Corp and Nokia Oyj.
Misek is a top-rated analyst for the accuracy of his earnings estimates for Apple, according to Thomson Reuters StarMine.
Apple said it shipped a record 47.8 million iPhones in the December quarter, but this lagged the average analyst forecast of 50 million units.
Deutsche Bank trimmed its price target to $575 from $800, and said Apple should start making a lower-priced iPhone to arrest the market share loss.
Expectations heading into the results had been subdued by news of possible production cutbacks, hitting a stock that hit a life high of $705.07 just four months ago after the launch of the iPhone 5. Since then, Apple's shares have dropped 35 percent.
Analysts said the company's growth would hinge on new products, but added that a new launch wasn't on the horizon.
"To re-accelerate growth, Apple likely needs to launch new products, yet few seem likely before June," Nomura's Stuart Jeffrey said.
The company has been long rumored to be working on a television but has so far deflected questions on its existence. Apple hasn't launched a new line of products in almost three years, apart from a smaller version of the iPad.
Some analysts questioned the company's strategy of betting its fortunes on one phone, while others said a cheaper iPhone could arrest market share loss.
"Apple's modus operandi to date has been to cream the high-end off each market, but as the company's grown it may now need to target more of the mainstream," Evercore Partners analysts said.
Up to Wednesday, 24 analysts had lowered their price targets since October when Apple reported its fourth-quarter results, according to Thomson Reuters data.
Apple is the lowest ranked stock among the marquee technology firms in the United States based on the change in analyst sentiment, or Analysts Revision Model (ARM), according to StarMine.
Apple's global ARM score of 10 is well below Google Inc's 34 and Microsoft Corp's 19 out of a possible 100. Nokia and Samsung have scores of 82 and 89, respectively.
Research in Motion Ltd has a perfect score of 100, according to the model, which measures analysts' revision of key indicators such as earnings and revenue estimates and changes to their ratings.
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Hi It is really starting to sink in how big this place is. We spent time in Blenheim today, which we got to by walking through a bit of Nelson. Both these spaces are massive and during the war were capable of housing around 1700 men between them. The height of both are much greater than Auckland the space we have spent most of our time in this trip.
There is so much graffiti on the walls but quite a lot in Blenheim is from WW2. We will need a lot more time to document these spaces so that will have to be another trip.
Tomorrow I will finish off a few shoots in Auckland on the digital camera, then spend the rest of the day experimenting with my Hasselblad & Holga.
The two images I have attached are from Blenheim.
Above ground today was cold but dry.
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Los Angeles Department of Water and Power
Smart Grid Regional Demonstration
Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) is collaborating with a consortium of research institutions to develop new Smart Grid technologies, quantify costs and benefits, validate new models, and create prototypes to be adapted nationally. The project consists of four broad initiatives, including:
- Demand Response (DR): perform an integrated demonstration of Smart Grid operations and technology as applied to DR. Test bed sites will investigate a full range of user environments: residential, commercial, light industrial, and institutional
- Electric Vehicle (EV) Integration into the LADWP Grid: demonstrate aspects such as smart charging and battery aggregation; renewables and EV battery integration; an operational microgrid; demonstration of a ride/car share program at LADWP; and EV test bed sites at USC and UCLA
- Customer Behavior: demonstrate a comprehensive portfolio of studies and focused surveys related to the impact of Smart Grid communications systems and processes on customer usage; energy savings from using Smart Grid enabled interfaces; pricing options and programs; and effective messaging and incentives regarding electric vehicles
- Next-Generation Cyber Security: demonstrate technologies to show grid resilience against physical and cyber-attack, an operational testing approach for components & installed systems, and redefine the security perimeter to address Smart Grid technologies to the meter in residential and commercial sites.
Contact Information
David Szucs
Project Manager
National Energy Technology Laboratory
626 Cochrans Mill Road
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Ask The Insider columnist Ashley Lutz answers all your work-related questions, including the awkward, sensitive, and real-world ones. Have a question? Email firstname.lastname@example.com.
Dear Insider,
I'm a 26-year-old female professional who been at the same company for three years. On my first day, I quickly bonded with another female coworker named Penelope. We became fast friends, establishing traditions like going for coffee in the morning, grabbing salads for lunch, and gossiping about everything at work.
We also established a friendship outside of work and would often do dinners, happy hours, concerts, manicures, you name it. I counted Penelope among my closest friends.
Everything changed when a new girl, Heather, started at our company. Heather and I get along but don't mesh as friends. Now, Penelope and Heather often go out for coffee in the morning.
I also see their weekend escapades on Snapchat and Instagram. I am never invited. I have given up on asking Penelope to coffee or lunch because Heather is always invited too, and I don't feel comfortable speaking as freely about work stuff.
I've been going through a rough time at work lately because I am overwhelmed with projects. Feeling distant from my work best friend is hurting my morale even more. I've stopped looking forward to any aspect of life in the office and feel depressed.
Is there a way I can address this with Penelope without seeming petty? How can I be happier at work?
Deserted By My Work Spouse
Dear Deserted,
I found myself in a situation similar to yours several years ago when I was at my first job out of college. I had just moved to the city and didn't know many people. Then one day at a work event, I met a girl around my age we'll call Judy, and we started hanging out. I was ecstatic! I had finally checked off the box of having a buddy for coffee, lunch, and happy hours.
Before long Judy started pulling away. She bailed on a dinner invitation after I had already started cooking the food, leaving me sadly eating alone. I didn't take the hint and kept inviting her to coffee and lunch, but she always found an excuse for why she couldn't make it. Eventually I stopped trying. Years later, Judy apologized to me, sheepishly saying that she found me overbearing and overwhelming. She was right: In my vulnerable state, I leaned on her too much.
What did I learn from my experience with Judy? That relying too much on one person is dangerous.
Deserted, you and Penelope had a great connection for years. Your coffee-and-gossip dates became something you looked forward to at work. Now, she's hit it off with someone who you don't share the same chemistry with, at the same time as you're feeling overwhelmed and dissatisfied with your job. The days feel longer and lonelier without a work friend.
But the difference between my old work friend situation and yours is that it doesn't sound like Penelope is intentionally avoiding you. She's simply made a new friend whom you don't share the same camaraderie with.
There are a few things you can do to improve your situation.
I'd tell Penelope you miss her and would love to catch up just the two of you. When you get coffee or dinner, keep it light and fill her in on what's happening in your life. Ask questions about how things are going for her. You can communicate how you're feeling by saying, "I've missed talking to you! We should get coffee again soon." I bet she will respond positively.
Another thing you should try is expanding your horizons at work. Are there other people close to your age in your department? Ask them to coffee or lunch one day. Then you won't feel as dependent on Penelope or as hurt when she leaves you behind for someone else.
But there's also another issue to address: your dissatisfaction with your job. Is your stress a passing thing, or a big-picture issue with the company? I've known many people who have stayed in jobs they didn't like because they were close with coworkers. When their coworkers inevitably moved on, they felt jilted and bitter.
The benefit of more independence is you can evaluate what YOU want. Do you like your job? Or is there a new opportunity to pursue? You are young and in a position to explore your options. Being close with colleagues is not a reason to stay in a job that is a bad fit. Use this transitional time to figure out what is working for you and what isn't.
Once you focus on what makes you happy, the rest will fall into place.
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Playpoints are our premier virtual points which can be used to purchase in-app items across all applications within the Playphone Game Store. Playpoints are extremely easy to use! Once you have sufficient Playpoints in your account, make a purchase of any game or in-app items and your Playpoints will deduct accordingly. Want extra lives in your favorite games? Or maybe you need some extra cash to buy that new upgrade you've been yearning for? Playpoints will enable you to buy these in-game extras and maximize your gaming experience! You can view your Playpoints balance in the Wallet & Rewards section. If you click on the bar, you will be directed to a page that will further explain the purpose of Playpoints and their value.
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SA Theatre Magazine "Performer of the Year" 2017
Brendon Peel is an award winning performer and professional magician and mentalist hailing from Port Elizabeth.
Since 2011 he has blown the minds of excited audiences all across South Africa with his unique blend of magic and mentalism that will leave you thoroughly entertained. Brendon has performed at every Grahamstown National Arts Festival since 2011 with solo hit shows such as Think Twice, Magic Through the Ages, and Mind Over Magic. He has also performed all over the country in other festivals as well as large corporate events.
Most recently Brendon performed his latest stage show 'Hocus Pocus' at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2017 and has been invited back to perform again in 2018. The show has also been nominated for the Fresh Creative Award at the Cape Town Fringe Festival 2017.
Brendon is often on Algoa FM entertaining on the award winning breakfast show, Daron Mann Breakfast. and hes appeared in numerous publications on a regular basis such as The Herald, The Express, Grocott's Mail, Cape Argus, Die Burger and News24. TV appearances include: Hectic Nine-9, Expresso and M-Net: Magic moments.
Brendon Peel is guaranteed to add a touch of magic to any event and make it an entertaining and memorable one, all magic he does will leave the audience with a sense of wonder and a belly full of laughs.


text: Waverly Restaurant was founded in 1979 by Nick Serafis and is now being run by second-generation family members. This photo taken after a recent renovation which expanded the restaurant and renovated the exterior facade was taken at an angle to show all sides of the Waverly as well as all of its neon including the overhanging sign. The neon on the front was replaced during the renovation as the original said "Steaks, Chops and Seafood" instead of "Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner". Photo from our book "New York Nights".


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Adding To A Current Position And Breaking The $700 Projection
This month has not been the most stellar month for investment gains or dividends received. The market has been up and down but mostly down for my portfolio. None the less though, all the companies i'm diversified within are solid dividend stocks that I have full confidence in. One thing I love when the market is churning or on a down trend is adding to a current positions or averaging down. It helps average down my cost basis on positions and allows me to score some good shares of companies I love with a slightly higher dividend yield then I paid.
Some silver linings of this month are, I have a few companies that have ex dividend dates approaching and I was able to break the $700 in annual dividend projection threshold!
I first bought 12 shares of DUK on 9/19 at a price of $79.14. I since then have added another 13 shares onto my position on 10/11 at a price of $75.98. This latest addition of shares added another $44.32 to my projected annual dividends which put me at $712.82!
A few reasons I chose to add to my current position of DUK is because of the current price of the stock and because of it's most recent sale of one of it's international holdings. The company is going to be making 2.4 Billion from the sale which it is going to be putting towards debt reduction. The company also recently purchased Piedmont Natural gas for a price of 1.8 Billion which now puts the total regulated business mix to well over 90%. This will further ensure earnings and dividend growth which is the whole goal!
It's an awesome feeling to know that I have secured more passive cash flow towards my goals of becoming Financially free. The projected passive income that my Independence Fund is projected to receive is starting to become a very healthy number, and this is just the beginning of the snowball.
This snowball is going to continue to gain momentum with time on my side. The average dividend paying stock increases their dividend payout per year by a healthy 5%. if my portfolio sees a dividend raise of that level I should be expected to receive an extra $36 onto my current annual dividend payout. This is the power of my money starting to work for me.
I still have a large mountain to climb but I'm strapping down and going to make every effort I can to hit my goals! I recently have been putting a lot of thought into being able to retire from my job at 35. It does seem very impossible at the moment but I'm also currently looking into the idea of property rental. I currently am up on my property by close to $100,000. That would be with me doing a for-sale by owner. I would have enough to purchase a fixer upper and turn the next home into an investment also. The other option I have been contemplating is choosing to rent out my current home and leverage the money to add to my portfolio.
I still have a lot of research and decisions to make before I do anything drastic like that though. I also have a few fears about choosing to rent out my home to some strangers and deal with issues like tenants not paying rent and trashing the place ect. I'm usually not much of a risk taker by nature so if I decide to do something like this it would definitely be a big change.
Sorry about digressing but it has been a thought of mine recently and a big step I feel I must make to achieve my financials goals. Many rich people and banks have become wealthy by leveraging others cash for their own purposes and I would be doing basically the same thing.
Overall it has been a great year and I'm getting closer and closer to achieving my financials goals I have set for 2016. As always, thanks for stopping by and if anyone has any experience, tips or advice on property rental let me know in the comments box please.


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Homeowners who tried refinancing, but were rejected because they owed more than their homes were worth, may be ready to walk away and abandon their mortgages altogether. Desperate times call for desperate measures, and that has given rise to some novel and offbeat strategies.
With plummeting housing prices and rising mortgage obligations, many homeowners see no point in continuing to pay lenders for loans that are worth more than the underlying real estate that they own. A 14 percent drop in home sales, the largest decline in 20 years, was recently recorded-even as the number of unsold listings swelled, and household budgets experienced the added strain of consumer inflation. So far this year, 25 percent of all home sales have been foreclosures and, while that's a shocking statistic, it may be just the tip of the iceberg. Many borrowers are crunching the numbers and discovering that it doesn't make sense to keep fighting economic gravity in a losing battle to refinance, sell, or negotiate away from troubled loans. Instead, they see foreclosure as an exit strategy of choice. Sometimes that leads to interesting and somewhat surreal mortgage-related tactics.
Just walk away
During the foreclosure crisis of the late 1980s, homeowners began to practice a form of walk-away that real estate appraisers dubbed "creative refinancing." Being "upside down" in a loan became an impetus for this kind of convoluted refinancing strategy. Borrowers would simply stop making mortgage payments that they couldn't justify because their homes were worth so much less than what they owned. Then, the foreclosed homeowners went back to their lenders, applied for new loans, and bought back their own original homes at deeply discounted foreclosure bargain prices. In order to get the bad loans off their books and move on to more profitable business, many desperate lenders agreed to cooperate with this radical method.
The current crisis has inspired another plan that may not help homeowners in any significant way-but the entrepreneurs behind the concept might make some quick cash. For about $1,000-which is a large chunk if you're already facing the loss of your home-a company named "You Walk Away, LLC" offers to assist homeowners in expediting the foreclosure process. For their hefty fee, you get some counseling to repair the damage to your credit, as well as some basic legal information, and a brief consultation with a real estate foreclosure attorney.
Better than foreclosure
A more practical plan might be to talk to the lender and negotiate what's called a "deed in lieu of foreclosure." The lender takes ownership of the property and, in exchange for your cooperation, agrees to waive any outstanding balance. In other words, you hand over your home at the current appraised value in exchange for having your mortgage debt erased.
But beware-some lenders can still sue you for the difference, depending upon the laws of your state. What's more, the IRS may tax you later for the debt that the mortgage company forgave, and call it earned income.


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Justin Lin's Fast Five is preposterously entertaining in all the right ways. Modern cinema likes to couch its action movies these days in special effects and the sci-fi and fantasy genres so much that a film about a heist and people driving cars really fast comes across as a breath of fresh air. Vin Diesel, Paul Walker and Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson star in the fifth entry in the Fast and Furious franchise, this time taking place in Rio where Brian O'Connor (Walker) and Dominic Toretto (Diesel) go head to head with evil crime boss (Joaquim de Almeida) and have to assemble a team out of the actors who've previously appeared in the franchise. Our review of the Blu-ray of Fast Five follows after the jump.
The film starts where the fourth film ends, with Brian (Walker) and Mia Toretto (Jordana Brewster) freeing Dom (Diesel) from jail. They head to Rio where Mia and Dom's brother Vince (Paul Schultz) is living with his wife and son. Vince gets them to do a car heist off a moving train, but it goes bad when they realize that there's more going on than just jacking cars. Some American agents are shot by the bad guys and Brian and Dom are blamed for it, so in comes Luke Hobbs (Johnson) to track them down. Hobbs gets Elena Neves (Elsa Pataky) as his local assistant, because he thinks she can't be corrupted.
Good call on Luke's part as the cops are working with crime lord Hernan Reyes (de Almeida), and when Dom and Brian figure out what's so special about the car, they realize that Hernan has over a hundred million dollars spread out through the city, and they know exactly where it is. Because they're pissed off, they decide to steal it, with the help of former colleagues. From 2 Fast 2 Furious comes Tyrese Gibson and Chris "Ludacris" Bridges, from Tokyo Drift comes Han Sue (Sung Kang) and from Fast and Furious there's Gal Gadot, Don Omar and Tego Calderon. Their plan is get Reyes to bring all his money to one location and then nab it. That location: the town's police station.
Though the franchise has a place in a number of people's hearts, I have never found the films to be that entertaining, which is why I was pleasantly shocked by how much fun Fast Five turned out. And having seen Justin Lin go from being an art house director to studio grunt didn't give me a lot of hope. Perhaps it's the lowered expectations, but on third pass it's not that I expected nothing from the film, it's that it delivers exactly what it should as a big summer action movie.
And that's practical stunts, an attractive cast, a good vibe, and at least a couple of hurdles for the big heist. No heist – as Lin notes on the commentary – should go as planned, and they have to change up their original – though lightly sketched – plan when the game changes on them. What's also impressive is that the confrontations between Diesel and Johnson have a weight (I think because they both are built more so than the star wattage), and when there's a change of heart in the third act, you want to see the two work together. It's a great device (used well in films like L.A. Confidential, to name just one). Few stand up and cheer moments work as well as their filmmakers want them to, but here it's a great "fuck yeah, I want to see what they do next" beat.
I think the big success of the movie is that it has so many familiar faces, and even if you don't revere the franchise, watching the large cast play off each other gives the film a lot of heat – it also doesn't waste time on giving everyone backstories, it just lets them go to work. Sung Kang gets to play a cool character, and he pops every time he's on screen, while Gal Gadot is positioned to be the next big thing after this film – the camera loves her. Between her and Elsa Pataky, you've got solid acting and stunning looks on display. Jordana Brewster is still in the mix, but she's sidelined with a pregnancy plot. And – not to just focus on the women – the men in this are not so ugly themselves, though the film is mostly filled with muscle swagger.
I think part of the appeal is that film plays on the idea of family. This is a team effort, and everyone acts like siblings in the gang, so there's a great communal vibe to what they're up to. It's not trying to make you fearful that people could die at any moment – it's about watching interesting people do cool things, but delivers in a way that Stephen Soderbergh's Ocean's franchise failed to – those films often leave the audience feeling like they're watching famous people have a better time than the viewer. But from structure to cast to direction, this is a tight, entertaining film that was better than every major studio effort going for big budget thrills (the closest would be X-Men: First Class, but I think this is a better movie).
Universal's Blu-ray presents the film in the theatrical and extended cuts (the difference: one minute and more blood effects) in widescreen (2.35:1) and in DTS-HD 5.1 master audio. The transfer is immaculate. The extended cut comes with a commentary by Justin Lin, where he admits he learned a lot about how to shoot a group of people by doing episodes of Community. There are two U-Control PIP's, one the more standard Picture in Picture commentary, the second called "Scene Explorer," which shows the pre-vis, the dallies, and a behind the scenes window. This though is only done for one scene. The set also comes with a DVD and digital copy of the film.
The disc also comes with second screen application that was not available in time for review. The rest of the supplements kick off with two deleted scenes (2 min.), with a little more family time, and a little more of The Rock acting like a hard-ass. It's followed by a gag reel (4 min.). Then there's production featurettes, "The Big Train Heist," (8 min.) "Reuniting the Team," (5 min.) "A New Set of Wheels," (10 min.) "Dom's Journey," (5 min.) "Brian O'Connor: From Fed to Con," (6 min.) "Enter Federal Agent Hobbs," (6 min.) "Dom vs. Hobbs," (8 min.) "On Set with Director Justin Lin," (9 min.) "Inside the Vault Chase," (9 min.) and "Tyrese TV" (7 min.). This is all pretty surface, but there's a lot of it, and it's engaging enough. You get a sense of the making of the film through the supplements.


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Chocolate & Ice-Cream
First of all a pastry chef, René Dequehen
quickly specialises in ice cream making.
Always looking for quality and curiously finding new tastes
he discovered Kalamansi.
This little fruit, is a close cousin of lime.
In Philippines, its homeland,
it is concidered as a miracle fruit, fragrancing all foods and houses.
When René tasted the Kalamansi, he was breathtaken by the choc of the gustative intensity
of this little green skined fruit with an orange flesh.
From this gustative density, René was to find different receipe to match his new found baby:
Dark chocolates, ganaches, sorbets, fruit jelly.
All delicacies present in Vétheuil's boutique
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Part 8 of 12
I saw that God had not changed. He was just as holy and pure, just as particular as ever he was. He changeth not! Those who profess to be the ministers of Jesus, should be men of experience and deep piety, and then at all times, and in all places they can shed a holy influence.
I have seen that it was now time for the messengers to move out wherever there was an opening, and God would go before them and would open the hearts of some to hear. New places must be entered, and when new places are visited it would be well to go two and two, so as to hold up each others hands, wherever they can consistently, and not neglect other places. It was shown me like this. It would be well for two brethren to start together, and travel in company together to the darkest places, where there is much opposition, and where they need the most labor, and with united efforts and strong faith set the truth before those in darkness. And then if they could accomplish more, by visiting many places, to go separately, but often meet while on the tour to encourage each other by their faith, and thereby strengthen and hold up each others hands. Also, consult upon the places opened for them, and decide which of their gifts will be the most needed, and in what way they can have the most success, and reach the heart. And then as they separate again their courage and energy will be renewed to meet the opposition and darkness, and to labor with feeling hearts to save perishing souls.
I saw that the servants of God should not go over and over the same field of labor, but should be searching out souls in new places. Those who are already established in the truth should not demand so much of their labor; for they ought to be able to stand alone, and strengthen others about them while the messengers of God are in the dark and lonely places setting the truth before those who are not now enlightened as to the present truth.
On page 43 of Experience and Views, I stated that a cloud of glorious light covered the Father, and that his person could not be seen. I also stated that I saw the Father rise from the throne. The Father was enshrouded with a body of light and glory, so that his person could not be seen, yet I knew that it was the Father, and that from his person, emanated this light and glory. When I saw this body of light and glory rise from the throne, I knew that the Father moved, which was the cause of the body of light and glory rising, therefore said, I saw the Father rise. The glory, or excellency of his form, I never saw–no one could behold it; yet the body of light and glory that enshrouded his person, could be seen.
I also stated that "satan appeared to be by the throne, trying to carry on the work of God." I will give another sentence from the same page. "Then I turned to look at the company who were still bowed before the throne." Now, this praying company was in this mortal state, on the earth, yet represented to me as bowed before the throne. I never had the idea that these individuals were actually in the New Jerusalem. Neither did I ever think that any mortal could suppose that I thought that satan was actually in the New Jerusalem.
But did not John see the great red dragon in heaven? Certainly. "And there appeared another wonder in heaven; and behold a great red dragon, having seven heads and ten horns." Revelation 12:3. Here seems to be as good a chance for ridicule, as that which some have taken in my views. What a monster to be in heaven!
The Lord has shown me that great interest should be taken by Sabbath-keepers to keep up their meetings and make them interesting. There has been a lack of interest, and there is great necessity of more energy being manifested by the commandment-keepers in their meetings. All should have something to say for the Lord, and by so doing they would be blest. A book of remembrance is written of those who do not forsake the assembling of themselves together, and speak often one to another.
There is great value in assembling together. We have a duty to give our witness in testimony to encourage others on the strait and narrow path. Many are behind in this matter. All should come up to the help of the Lord. That is, helping to encourage a brother or sister in the way.
The remnant are to overcome by the blood of the Lamb and the word of their testimony. Some expect to overcome alone by the blood of the Lamb, without making any special effort of their own. I saw that God had been merciful in giving us the power of speech. He had given us tongue and utterance, and we are accountable to him for it, and we should glorify God with our mouth, speaking in honor of his unbounded mercy, and of the truth, and overcome by the word of our testimony, through the blood of the Lamb.
We should not come together to remain silent; those only are remembered of the Lord, who come together to honor and glorify him, to speak of his glory, and tell of his power; and upon such the blessing of God will rest, and they will be refreshed. If all moved as I saw they should, no precious time would run to waste, and no reproofs would be needed for long prayers
As a child I used to time the prayers of the two elders, who appeared to be competing with each other, on the length of the opening prayer. Pray around the world they would. I consider it a shame.
and exhortations; for all the time would be occupied by short, sweet testimonies, and prayers to the point. Ask, believe and receive. There is too much mocking God, too much praying that is no praying, and that wearies angels and displeases God. Too many vain, unmeaning petitions.
I never really thought about it, but one day I listened to another long time SDA member praying. And he said the same things I was taught to say, "And bless the missionaries and colporteurs around the world." Do you remember that phrase? If so, I might suggest you change your prayer, if you have not done so already.
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Can You Freeze Fresh Herbs
Herbs make a terrific seasoning and are often used in a variety of cooking. Usually, herbs can be bought fresh and dried. Since dried herbs have been processed to remove as much moisture as possible, they have a longer shelf life than fresh herbs. However, the intensity of the aroma and flavor of dried herbs could degrade the longer you keep them in storage.
Fresh herbs have a shorter shelf life because they are quite delicate. They bruise easily and they are prone to rot. Fresh herbs are sensitive to temperature changes too. But can you freeze fresh herbs? If say, you prefer working with fresh herbs but you need to store the rest for later, is freezing the best way to preserve herbs? Yes it is!
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Fresh herbs can be frozen and when done right, there will be little to no flavor changes! In fact, fresh herbs that are frozen properly retain the same aroma, flavor, and nutrients as freshly harvested herbs. In addition, there are several techniques to freeze fresh herbs!
Frozen fresh herbs may not look as pretty as freshly harvested herbs but they are definitely safe to use in cooking.
One thing to keep in mind when prepping the herbs for freezing is the moisture level. You need to remove as much water as possible during prepping so ice crystals won't form within the herbs. If you don't, the ice crystals will melt when the herbs are thawed, diluting the flavor of the herb.
Freezing is not only a fantastic method to maximize fresh herbs; it's a terrific way to stock up on seasonal herbs! Imagine having summer season herbs all winter long. Now let's take a look at how can you freeze herbs:
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How to Freeze Fresh Herbs?
The Best Herbs for Freezing
There are different varieties of herbs, which ones are best for freezing? Hard or tough herbs are best for freezing because they contain less moisture so they do not degrade as easily once frozen. They are also more likely to retain their aroma and flavor once frozen and defrosted. Examples of tough herbs are oregano, bay leaf, marjoram, and thyme.
Soft herbs are herbs with a high moisture content. This makes them a little tricky to freeze. Since they contain more moisture, the ice crystals will develop within the herbs. This will dilute the flavor and aroma of the herbs. Parsley basil, cilantro, tarragon, basil, mint, and chives are some of the most common soft herbs. They can be frozen but expect slight flavor changes.
Prepping the Herbs
No matter what type of herbs you freeze, it's important to prep the herbs prior to freezing. Start by rinsing the herbs in cool water, removing dirt and other debris. Once the herbs are clean, pat dry with paper towel. Finally, you can either chop the herbs or leave them uncut. Now you're ready to freeze.
Freezing Fresh Herbs Individually
Hardy herbs such as rosemary, Italian parsley, sage dill, chives, thyme, and bay leaf, can be frozen with minimal steps. Since these herbs have low moisture content, they are able to retain their enzymes and natural flavors.
Just spread the fresh herbs in a single layer-baking sheet, making sure the herbs do not touch each other so they don't clump together. Stick the baking sheet in the freezer and leave to freeze for an hour or so.
Once the fresh herbs are frozen, prepare several resealable plastic bags. Take the baking sheet out, place the frozen herbs inside and then squeeze out as much air as you can. Seal the plastic bag and flatten the bag. Write the storage date then stick in the freezer.
Freezing Fresh Herbs in Water
This technique is best for tender herbs such as cilantro, mint, and parsley. You'll need several ice cube trays and filtered water. You can either chop the herbs or leave them uncut. Place the herbs in every ice cube slot then fill with filtered water. Make sure the herbs are covered completely with water before popping the tray in the freezer. Leave the herbs to freeze for two hours or so.
Once the herbs are frozen solid, prepare quart-sized resealable plastic bags. Take the ice cube trays out, pop each cubed herb and place it gently into the plastic bag. Squeeze as much air as you can prior to sealing. Write the storage date then stick in the freezer.
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Freezing Fresh Herbs in Oil
Freezing in oil is perhaps the best technique when it comes to retaining the flavor of aromatic herbs. This is a great way to preserve hardier herbs such as rosemary, sage, thyme, and oregano. It is a great technique for freezing basil to make pesto as well!
The great thing about freezing herbs in oil is that you can customize the herbs to create your own flavor concoction. For instance, you can combine sage, thyme, and rosemary and freeze them in oil so you have instant flavoring for roast chicken!
One thing to consider when choosing this technique is the quality of the oil. For starters, you need to use oil that has a neutral taste. You don't want the natural flavor of the oil to overpower the flavor of the herbs. Good quality olive oil is one of the best oils to use for this technique. The delicate flavor of the oil will enhance the flavor of the aromatics. If olive oil is not available, you can use coconut oil or melted butter.
After prepping the herbs for freezing, prepare several ice cube trays. Place the herbs into each ice cube slot and pour the oil. Make sure the oil is covering the herbs well. Stick in the freezer and leave to freeze for an hour or so.
When the cubed herbs are frozen stiff, prepare several fun-sized resealable plastic bags. Take the ice cube tray out of the freezer and pop each cubed herb. Place everything in the resealable plastic and squeeze out the air before sealing. Write the storage date then stick in the freezer.
Freezing Fresh Herbs in Broth
Yes, you can freeze fresh herbs using your choice of broth. You can use beef, chicken, or a mix of both, depending on the recipe. The steps are similar to freezing fresh herbs in oil, just prep the herbs then place them in ice cube trays. Pour the broth, just enough to fill each cube slot. Make sure the broth is covering the fresh herbs well.
Stick the ice trays in the freezer and leave to freeze for 2 hours or so. Once the herbs are frozen solid, take the ice cube trays out of the freezer and pop the cubed herbs. Place everything in small resealable plastic bags, squeezing out the air before sealing. With a marker, write the storage date then stick in the freezer.
Freezing Specific Types of Herbs
If you're freezing a specific type of herbs, check out our step by step guide below:
Dill is a soft herb that requires care when being prepped for freezing. Check out this guide to learn how to freeze dill right.
The tangy, zippy flavor of cilantro adds live to fresh salads and stir-frys. It's also a common herb used in Mexican and Asian cooking. Here's our guide on how to freeze cilantro.
From pizza to salads, the distinct aroma of basil adds a lovely dimension to any dish. But how to freeze basil? Check out this guide.
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How to Defrost Frozen Fresh Herbs
Slow defrosting is best if you're using the herbs to make salads, marinades, and seasonings. Defrosting frozen fresh herbs slowly is so easy; just transfer the container from the freezer to the fridge. Leave the herbs to thaw for several hours.
If you are using the herbs for cooking soups, stews, etc., there is no need to thaw the herbs at all. Just pop a portion of the frozen herbs in the pot and the herbs will thaw as the dish cooks.
Fresh herbs leave more room for experimentation. If you spend a lot of time in the kitchen, it pays to store fresh herbs properly for your next culinary adventure.
Freezing fresh herbs does require several steps but the time it takes to preserve these aromatics are certainly worth the effort. Now that you know how can you freeze fresh herbs, there is no need to worry about what to do with your leftover aromatics!


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This is part 2 of managing drug lines. Today we will focus on giving our drug runners the proper training for when they get pulled over. Many arrests are preventable if you put the right security measures in place. It is the boss's responsibility to train their employees well. The better training you provide, the better off they everyone will be.
We are going to focus on drug runners who use cars to make their deliveries. Your employees must always keep a full bottle of water with them so that they can swallow their drugs. The best place to hide your drugs is inside of your body. If you decide to hide your drugs elsewhere in the vehicle, the dogs will always find them. Just make sure that the cops don't see you swallowing the drugs.
When you get pulled over, do these things immediately:
- Shut off your phones & remove the SIN card or batteries
- This is to ensure that the phone doesn't ring when you're dealing with the cops. If your drug phone starts to blow up in front of the cops, it will be pretty obvious what you are doing. We want to hide what we are doing, the best that we can, and we can do that by shutting off our phones. The reason that we remove the SIN or the batteries is that sometimes the cops may try to rummage through your phones after you get arrested. It's always a good idea to pull the battery and SIN card out and put them far away from the phone as possible, so that they can't put 2 and 2 together.
- Swallow your product
- Grab a bottle of water and swallow all of your drugs. If you can't swallow, just bite it and eat it. Your workers should not be carrying more than an ounce on them. It will not kill you if you swallow that much. It's better not to be found with anything. You usually have time to do this when they are scanning your plates. Do it quickly before the cop comes to your window.
- Destroy all other evidence
- If you have any other evidence, destroy it immediately. If you don't have time to destroy it, hide it from plain view.
- Turn off your music and don't smoke
- You don't want to give off the wrong impression so don't smoke and turn off your music. You want to be able to hear what the cop are saying so that you can get it over and done with.
- Always ask the reason why you got pulled over
- If the cop states what you were pulled over for, you have set up a trap for him. Usually most cases will stop there if you did not have any prior convictions. If they said you were speeding, they will just give you a speeding ticket and will let you go.
- Don't answer any unnecessary questions
- If they ask you what you were doing, or where you are going, tell them that it's none of their business. They have no right to know because that is an invasion of your privacy. Tell them in a calm and concise manner. If they justify that they have a right to know, tell them that you understand your rights and that they have no right to know.
- Ask to leave
- If they are taking a long time or asking too many questions, ask if you can leave. That's the most important question right there because it ends the conversation.
These are the main key points to remember. Half the dealers on the streets don't even have any proper procedures in place. If you teach your runners what to do when they get arrested, it will keep them safe. Minimize everyone's risks by giving them the proper training. You will encounter less problems this way.
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Unconditional Love is the Power of Creation. When you experience this Love it is based first in yourself. Only when you Love yourself unconditionally can you Love other people in this way. In fact, when you Love yourself unconditionally you cannot not Love other people. You look past the personalities into the soul Beings that we all are. Just as the body is a temporary temple for the soul, so the personally is simply paint on the temple.To experience unconditional Love can either come from a peak experience that continues forever, or from the constant practice of Loving without any conditions or demands.
Unconditional Love is all about being conscious. This is why I write suggesting that you constantly and CONSCIOUSLY . . . choose Love.


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The Difference between Narrative and Story - Pt 2
In the first installment of this series, we looked at the differences between Story, Narrative, and Narrative Structure. A Narrative Structure is the shape and purpose of a Story, absent the mundane, non-archetypal details. As for "Narrative" vs "Story", some banal but substantiating links I found were this and this.
But for my money (and politics aside), the most interesting one by far was this
...which is a response to the following lecture by John Hagel:
(You had me at "Persuasive Package".)
A "story" has the typical definition here: a retelling of events in the shape of an arc with a beginning, middle and end. But a "narrative" in this sense is a connected network of stories and statements (which Hagel intriguingly calls "unfinished stories") which provides a sense of identity or purpose to a social group or a whole society. The idea that a Narrative includes "unfinished stories" as well as finished stories really drives home the important distinction here.
So in this sense... "George Washington and the Cherry Tree" is a (probably apocryphal) Story that supports a Narrative of "Americans Value Honesty". "Saddam Hussein has WMDs" was a (false) Story that supported an "America Is Always Right" Narrative.
Another intriguing statement was the idea that a Narrative is open-ended. Because of this, it invites participation. (Or play!) In practice (or play), your participation (your Story) may end up either supporting or refuting the Narrative.
But this goes both ways: the Narrative may support or refute your Story as well! For instance, You may take part in a covert mission in the war, but the government denies any knowledge of your mission, and after the war is over no one supports or believes your story. Your story has a beginning middle and end, but it will be refuted by the official Narrative (public perception via media) of the war.
A Local Narrative brings a tactical level to a Master Narrative.
I see Local Narratives as fractal (local) manifestations of Master Narratives, which is perhaps why Hagel did not mention them. For instance, within the Master Narrative that says "There exist powerful and monstrous creatures spawned by evil which torment man and deserve to be slain", we might have a Local Narrative that says "The evil Gazoo of the Tulgey Woods eats farm animals and terrorizes the children. We are at its mercy, and must make sacrifices to appease it. One day we will be delivered from its tyranny by a mighty hero."
But Personal Narratives are qualitatively different. These are statements that individuals or groups tell themselves about themselves. In this category go many of the trappings of RPG Character Development, such as Aspects, Goals, even Character Classes, etc. Statements that say "I am a ___ that does ___."
- "I am a Watchdog of God who fights the evil in mens hearts"
- "I am a warrior prince destined for the throne"
- "I am a superhero who struggles with a personal life"
Little by little, one by one, all Narratives wish to be substantiated by Stories. In fact, I think that's what happens when a Personal Narrative comes up against (collides with?) a Local Narrative, and the veracity of both are tested.
In RPGs (unlike descended myths), not all sessions are successful - i.e. not all stories support the narrative - because it is possible for a PC to fail, and/or the narrative to turn out to be wrong.
But those aren't the games players really want, are they!?
At least in western culture, we like for our heroes to succeed. And that why our favorite "tales" are the Stories (game sessions or "modules") in which the characters' actions succeeded in adhering to (or being reduced to) a stable Narrative Structure, and therefore those Stories supported a Master Narrative.
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Fishing For Dropped Things
I found myself fishing for dropped things under the dining room table and I stopped, wondered what it would feel like to lie down* there, stretched out, face up to the table's underbelly. So I did. I thought first about the twelve years we've owned and lived in this house, how twelve years ago I'd crawled on my belly over most of its floors prying out carpet staples, feeling like I was helping heal old wounds – the past owner had died here, along with her dog – and feeling like I was making love to my first real home since my father died in 1986. Fingers on wood, newly uncovered.
Even so, never in twelve years had I laid like this under the dining room table. I felt good there. Calm, timed out of everything else. And I remembered why that might be. I used to sit or lie under the table in the formal dining room, in the house I grew up in. Everything was nicer, finer, and the table itself was supported by two pedestals with three feet each, in fact the carved feet of some unclear animal, so I couldn't fully stretch lengthwise like I was doing now in my own house. But I'd hide between the chairs there, fancy wooden chairs upholstered in red and white satin stripes.
I once laid under that beast-footed table and talked to my friend Jennifer on our black, phone company-issued rotary phone for an hour. In the circle that was the downstairs of our home, the dining room was three o'clock and the kitchen was nine o'clock (placing the most important den at high noon). The phone was in the kitchen. I could, with some effort, stretch the wall cord to about 12 o'clock and the handset cord the rest of the way.
Here, under my own personal dining room table, I only stayed for ten minutes and felt my dead father watching me the whole time. I could have stayed, could have even fallen asleep. But I crawled out and checked one more strange yesterday off my list.
*If I'd had more than 10 minutes, I would have checked on the proper usage of lie vs. lay, which I've never gotten straight. As is, I claim creative license.
A writer with a writer's brain full of thoughts like crazy uncles, struggling mid-summer to brush aside all the what-not and write.


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So you've finally decided to learn Photoshop – congratulations! The software is so powerful that it can transform every photo into a masterpiece, so I'm sure you're more than eager to get started. However, while there are a lot of resources out there that will help you master Photoshop in no time, such as this online course that reveals some Photoshop secrets used by professionals, they usually try to cram in so much information about the complex feature of the program that some basic operations are left out most of the times. One of those basic operations is the batch resize option, which will come in handy when you want to prepare multiple files for editing. This article will teach you how to resize multiple files and prepare them for editing – all in one go.
Why Resize?
The main reason why the resize operation is commonly left out is because a lot of people don't consider it necessary, or useful for that matter. However, there are several reasons why you should consider resizing your images prior to editing them. There are two things to take into account in order to decide whether you need to resize your images or not:
- The destination of the edited image;
- The original size of the images.
To understand what I'm talking about here, let's take this practical example: you're a photographer that just held a photo shoot; the images will feature in a desk calendar. Since a desk calendar is usually pretty small, there's simply no point of using images with very high resolutions, as the quality differences between an ultra-high resolution photo and a normal resolution one will be unnoticeable. Also, editing high-resolution photos is more time-consuming. This is where image resizing comes into play.
Sure, resizing one photo at a time might be an option if you're only planning to use a single image for a month, but what if you need a different image for each day? Resizing 365 images one by one might not sound so appealing. Luckily for you, Photoshop comes with a batch resize option.
Photoshop Batch Resize
Using batch resizing in Photoshop is way simpler than you think, the whole operation requiring just a few clicks. In order to make the whole process even smoother, it is highly recommended that you move all the images that need resizing in one folder, and create another folder for the resized images. Learning to be organized right from the start is one of the best habits you can develop, as it will be of great use later on, when you will be working with hundreds of thousands of files. Check out this online course to learn everything you need to know about organizing your files.
Once you have everything set, resizing your files is an easy and straightforward process: open the File menu, navigate to Scripts and click on Image Processor.
There are four sections in the Image Processor window; in the first section, navigate to the folder that contains the images that need to be resized. In the second section, select the folder where you want to store the resized images. The third section allows you to set some resizing options, such as new size or file type. You can save the resized files in one of the following formats: JPEG, PSD or TIFF. If you opt for JPEG, you will also need to specify a quality level on a scale from 1 to 12, 1 being the lowest quality and 12 the highest quality, and indicate whether you want to use the sRGB color profile or not. Check out this online course on color basics to learn more about color theory and the difference between different color profiles.
The third section of the Image Processor window also contains the fields you will use to set the new size for the images. There's also a "Resize to Fit" option that will allow you to preserve the original proportions of the images. It is worth noting that, if the "Resize to Fit" option is selected, your images will not necessarily have the exact same resolution as indicated in the resolution fields, but rather the closest resolution that's obtainable while keeping the original proportions of the image.
When saving files in the PSD file format, you can also check the "Maximize Compatibility" checkbox to have Photoshop create composite copies of the files, which you can then use in other editing programs that don't support layers.
In the fourth section you can set additional Actions to run along with the resizing process, but you will need to define these actions prior to selecting the option. From this section you can also set whether to include the color profile or not, and define the copyright information to be included in the images.
Once you made all the necessary settings, hit Run and let Photoshop do its magic. Depending on the number of files, their size and the performance of the computer you're using, the resizing process can take anywhere from a few seconds to a few minutes. The resized images will be ready in the destination folder, awaiting further processing.
So there you have it: batch resizing in Photoshop, now at your fingertips. This feature will be useful for you whichever path you choose next; you can take a course on Photoshop for photographers, or maybe learn to master Photoshop for web design – there are numerous possibilities to choose from.
Getting the Most Out of Photoshop
Computer performance plays an important role in the overall performance of Photoshop and, as you might expect, not all computers behave the same. It is important to opt for high-performance hardware to obtain a smooth and fast experience; more important than the hardware is the monitor, which needs to be properly calibrated in order to ensure maximum color accuracy. If you prefer to keep things simple and opt for mobility, this blog post will teach you how to choose the best laptop for Photoshop. Which one will you choose?


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So now you get to show how mobile your skills are.
It's been a while since we've covered mobile development at our MSDN events across Canada. And a lot of people don't know just how easy it is to build simple applications for Windows Mobile, Smartphone, and in general, Windows CE.
Go ahead, I dare you, create a smart device application. You don't need to have a pocket pc. The emulators are just the thing. And they run the reference roms that device vendors generally use. You're not simulating the OS when you run your app in the emulator, it's running on the real mckoy.
Now, there are some things the Compact Framework doesn't cover. Things like XSD (schema) validation, and XPath. You need to know the limitations of the compact framework to work with PocketPC. There's also COM interop. You don't get all the nice interop proxies or anything created for you. You need to resort to P/Invoke to call into the native Windows CE Operating System to do some stuff, with the current version.
You know, P/Invoke?
You might be more familiar with the dllimport statement, which you can use in C# to reference a native DLL on the platform. Well, because of constraints on memory on storage, some things just don't fit in the compact framework. So you should also be familiar with those things. And do you know what, that's ok. It's a mobile app!
Want more information? Check out a great site, PocketPC Canada! You can use this site as a gateway to great information, user's groups, etc. Check out the links.


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Whether or not the world needs another Scary Movie film is probably debatable, but should the spoof-series return for a fifth installment, it's likely that they'd want to bring Anna Faris back to reprise her role as Cindy, the ditzy girl often caught up in a mess of trouble.
?Directed and written by the Wayans brothers, the franchise delivered laughs by making fun of classic and popular scary movies, like the Scream trilogy, and The Grudge. Faris made a name for herself representing many a female victim from horror films past as Cindy (sounds like Sydney!) in all four of the previous Scary Movies, the first of which released over a decade ago. The fifth installment, which has been rumored to be in the works for quite some time, is vaguely listed as "in development", so there's no confirmation that the movie is even happening at this point, however, according to what Faris told Digital Spy, she'd be willing to return to the role as Cindy, should she receive an offer. She hasn't yet and from the way she reacts to the question, she seems unsure the film is going to happen. She did say, "I got such an education making those movies. I love playing Cindy. She's so dumb..."
You can watch the rest of her response in Digital Spy's video below.
Considering Faris has since moved on from the franchise to do other films, including the recently released What's Your Number?, it'd be understandable if she were ready to put her Cindy days behind her. Sure, they could cast another girl to play a Cindy-type, but interest would probably be greater if Faris returned to the role, or at the very least, appeared in the film at some point, perhaps to pass the torch to another female with the ability to scream, run and make viewers laugh.


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I'm using the following code to compute a hashcode for a set of strings in Objective-C:
Working fine.
I'm also trying to compute the same hashcode for comparison in Python, using the following code:
...which raises an error:
Two arguments? I know that the object is implicitly passed as the the first argument, but why is it asking for a second one?
This seems inconsistent with both the ObjC version and the Python documentation for this function. I can't find any Python sample to indicate what I should be providing, and Python not being my language of choice, I can't figure out it wants.
Any suggestions?
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Cindy Sullivan works with individuals and organizations who want to be more effective and productive with their time – helping busy and motivated professionals accomplish what's most important to them. She provides consulting, coaching, training, and speaking in the area of Time Management & Productivity. Cindy has received her NAPO Specialist Certificate in Workplace Productivity and is a Certified Professional
Do your actions, roles, and routines currently line up with your life priorities? Would you like to feel more satisfaction and knowledge that your day-to-day activities reflect what's important to you? Working to strengthen the Pillar of Goals & Direction can move those goals from "someday" into reality - all while increasing motivation,... Read More
The Pillar of Structure and Planning is all about being intentional with your time. Are you building in time for - and doing - the right things? Are you organizing your activities in a way that they happen efficiently? Activities in this pillar also move to connect your goals to your day-to-day activities. Cindy works with clients to help... Read More
The skills in the area of Habits & Self-Management deal with our ability to monitor and control our own actions and attention. Do you struggle to stay on task? Is it hard to manage distractions and interruptions? Society and technology are often at odds with us here as we have more information and communications coming at us in a constant... Read More
Skills in the pillar of Time Awareness have to do with the ability to accurately gauge the time needed for tasks and stay in tune with where you are, timewise, in your day. Do you tend to lose track of time? Do you have a good sense for how long your regular activities actually take so you can plan appropriately? Does your plan for the day... Read More
The Pillar addresses the tools & processes that help you track tasks, your calendar, and reminders. In short, it's the skill area that helps keep you on track! If you rely on memory alone to know what has to be done, are inefficient with using systems or routines, or don't have any single place to capture all that has to get done, you could... Read More
The Organization Pillar addresses setting up effective areas so you maximize your prime real estate and can find what you need - when you need it. Disorganization and clutter can really take a blow at productivity. Do you lose time looking for things you know you have - somewhere? Do you get distracted from the work at hand by all of the other... Read More
We've all been there - - that lingering item that needs to be done but we just can't seem to make ourselves do it. Sometimes it's that the task is large or difficult.
A plan for your time should be dynamic. Think beyond the boundaries of a list of "stuff" to do. As my earlier posts in this series (
Better planning means avoiding pitfalls that jeopardize our intentions. Like last week's article "Broadening the Scope" (


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Streatley Hill Pre-school Group
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Streatley Hill Pre-school Group
Streatley Hill Pre-school Group offers a high quality education for 2-4 years olds in the rural community of Streatley, West Berkshire (population 974) and its outlying villages. We currently provide a Pre-school education to 35 children, operating from a detached building and woodland garden within the grounds of Streatley Church of England Primary School. We have implemented the national Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum, and our ethos is simple:
We want all of our Pre-school children to gain the confidence and motivation to learn via investigation and exploration, whilst having fun. We believe that we make this happen because our excellent child:teacher ratio allows us to get to know each child personally, so that we understand their individual strengths and needs.
Founded 1992
Established: November 1992
Registered Charity Number: 1137119
Phone number: 01491 872177View charity accounts on the Charity Commission website
Save our Pre-schoolStreatley Hill Pre-school needs to replace its existing building with a new building to en... More


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UKSA is the perfect training provider to help launch your yachting or superyacht career
There aren't many jobs out there that offer; travel, adventure, jet set lifestyle and good money combined with the opportunity to work in beautiful marine environments. In fact jobs like this are few and far between. The sea has a tradition of offering excitement and adventure unmatched by other career environments. Today's yachting and superyacthing industry is no different. For many, a career afloat offers the perfect escape from the day-to-day predictability so many land based occupations provide.
The sea provides variety and challenge on a daily basis, presenting new opportunities to improve what you do, while developing you scope for learning and personal growth.
Training at UKSA is the first step towards a future following your passions in a growing vibrant industry that's quick to reward hard work and expertise.
What yachting career is right for you?
- Yacht skipper
- Yachting Instructor
- Superyacht Deckhand
- Superyacht Steward/stewardess
- Superyacht Captain
Did you know?
More than 50% of our yachting training graduates go in to the elite superyacht industry. Entry-level salaries are around €2,000-€2,500 a month tax free, and in some cases you will also receive some very generous tips.
So what yachting or superyachting career programmes do UKSA offer?
- Superyacht Cadetship This flagship course is your perfect alternative to university. We have developed a structured 4-year apprenticeship for those wanting a career on superyachts. Entering the industry as a Deckhand after your first phase of training you will complete the course as an Officer. You also have the option of completing a Foundation Degree in Operational Yacht Science with Falmouth Marine School alongside your training.
- Superyacht Crew Training The perfect entry route into the superyacht industry. Expanding on the entry level skills gained as part of STCW Basic Safety Training you will gain powerboat, jet ski and tender handling qualifications, learn superyacht specific maintenance & cleaning skills, and radio certification. Ideal if you're exploring your options without wanting to commit to a long-term career at this stage.
- Superyacht Hospitality Training This PYA GUEST* accredited course will give you a solid introduction and skill set for your new role as a superyacht steward/stewardess. We have developed our Interior Foundation to incorporate all elements of the GUEST Introduction Level qualification alongside floristry, powerboat and radio certification, basic yachting skills and industry guidance.
- Professional Yachtmaster Offshore With the RYA Yachtmaster Offshore qualification you will be qualified to skipper a cruising yacht on any passage where the yacht is no more than 150 miles from harbour. This qualification will open doors for you across the yachting industry, be it flotilla, sail training, deliveries or superyachting.
Where can these courses take me?
Working in this elite industry will teach you skills you wouldn't learn in an average role. You will be networking with a wide range of influential people from all walks of life opening up opportunities you may never have dreamed of! Your training will enforce a level of expertise and attention to detail that will set you up for any career as these skill are transferable into many industries.
Why UKSA is the perfect training partner for this elite industry?
Our courses are taught by industry experts who have perfected these training programmes to send you into the yachting and superyacht industries with all the right tools to excel.
We have an expert Industry Guidance team who will support you through your training and during your career. They are always available to offer help and advice whenever you need it. The team has first-hand experience within the industry and many started their career at UKSA.


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If I had to make an analogy of my life change philosophy, I would have to say I'm like the tortoise. I am comfortable plodding along at a decent pace, taking time to smell the roses, double-check my directions, and sometimes back-track. It may take me longer to get to the finish line but I will eventually get there, even if the flag has moved to a different place.
My husband, of course, is the complete opposite. Taking off at the speed of light as soon as the gun fires. And while I admire his enthusiasm, I am extremely put off by his "figure it out as we go" approach to most tasks and endeavours.
Life change for me needs to be structured and planned. After all, the main reason to contemplate a change in your life is because you are unhappy. If the process makes me weary and fearful, the chance of follow through to the end result will be nil. I do expect a certain degree of discomfort on the journey but I contend that I can be relatively at ease on the road to contentment.
There are many times that you may find yourself with extreme change being thrust upon you. A sudden job loss or marital change can force you onto another path. But you can take some time to evaluate your options and move toward making your own situation tolerable and maybe even better. My methodical approach has been of great assistance to me at moments when time was quintessential because I have developed the tools I need to progress. Any change, especially one that will alter my life substantially, is tackled step by step so that the process will not bring any more stress to me and eventually the outcome I desire.
Do you want to make a life change but are afraid to start? If you need to feel comfortable with the process, start here:
Life Change:5 Point Plan For Non-Risk Takers
- Do your research. Make an informed decision about the direction you would like to choose for your life. Make a full commitment to establishing a plan, implementing it and seeing it through to completion.
- A decision to change your life will not be feasible unless you have a financial plan as well. Take into account what resources you will need to fulfil your goal as well as have a reserve fund for unforeseen emergencies.
- Create a plan that involves many small, achievable steps. Your confidence and comfort with your plan will grow with every actionable change.
- Always be ready and willing to re-adjust your plan. Allowing for changes and re-structuring ensures you continue on your path for change.
- Try to leave the option of returning to the point you started from as far along as your plan allows. If you realize that you have set yourself up on the wrong path, it is less stressful to know you can start again from zero.
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What is linkedFA?
linkedFA is the first and only social networking site designed specifically for financial advisors to communicate with their investors. The linkedFA social media website features best of breed social networking tools that maximize financial advisors' communication and engagement with their investors while assisting financial advisors in meeting FINRA compliance requirements. linkedFA was created for all financial professionals including, but not limited to, registered representatives with The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) and the SEC, all insurance advisors, Certified Public Accountants (CPA) and Chartered Financial Analysts (CFA).
By using linkedFA, financial advisors will do more business; win more investors and separate business social networking from personal; thereby enhancing their professionalism in the eyes of investors and prospects. Investors will have constant access to their financial advisors providing the investor a greater deal of comfort and control, while providing access to more information and data on their investments in a secure and private environment.
To assist in meeting key FINRA compliance regulations and thereby allowing financial advisors to leverage social media, linkedFA automatically records and stores all communications and content for at least six years, supporting the financial professional's unique requirements in meeting regulatory bodies' legal mandates. The financial industry professional can request a custom communications export under the Compliance feature at any time.
linkedFA is unique in offering financial industry professionals approval authority over any comments made on any of their shared content prior to the system posting it, which gives these members full control over what their entire networks of colleagues and investors can read about them and thereby allows them to manage their professional reputation.
linkedFA allows financial advisors to directly connect and communicate with all of their investors in a secure, private and customized social media website that is free of the reputation and security hazards typical of the mainstream consumer social media sites. This offers the financial advisor an ideal environment to keep his or her investors informed of financial market trends, important information pertaining to specific portfolios, company information, press releases, and even the financial advisor's current availability.
Best of Breed Social Media Tools
linkedFA's social media tools allow financial advisors to create unique profiles and upload videos, pictures, daily blogs and research reports for existing investors, future investors, recruiters, employing firms, and colleagues to view, share and discuss. This enables the financial advisor to manage his professional relationships more efficiently and effectively.
The financial advisor accomplishes this by posting information on his personal linkedFA home page for his entire network to view, use and comment on. Information to be shared with only specific members in the financial advisor's network can be posted in a separate, secure location within linkedFA. Additionally, linkedFA offers a confidential and secure environment to connect and share personal information with recruiters and potential new employers. Through linkedFA, financial advisors have the ability to connect and communicate with all of his or her investors and other industry professionals simultaneously in a robust, professional and personalized social networking setting.


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Schools, whether large or small, should have certain staff members and should be given the necessary funds, parents of the Broward School South Area Advisory Committee are urging.
Many schools are experiencing a loss of about $15,000 to $60,000 because the new federal Gramm-Rudman law mandates a U.S. budget balance. It may force principals to be extremely conservative in their budget estimates for the coming year and bring about a further reduction of funds.
Because of this loss of funds, the advisory committee, during a meeting at Pines Middle School, recommended the School Board adopt a policy of making funding equitable for all schools.
The group is suggesting that some positions are essential to every school, such as principal, possibly administrative assistant, computer laboratory teacher, librarian, art teacher, music teacher, physical education teacher, bookkeeper and secretary.
The state soon will be requiring students to meet minimum standards in computer skills. Principal Thomas Bardash cited his school, Pasadena Lakes Elementary School in Pembroke Pines, as an example of budget cuts affecting school programs. He may lose his computer teacher position.
"We need some help," he said. "We cannot put a quality computer program out there without someone on board to maintain the equipment."
The advisory committee's recommendations are made to a group called the Broward Compact, which is developing five-year education goals for the school system.
In other business, the South Area Advisory Committee is urging its members to write letters to their state representatives about the controversy over reduced speed limits in school zones, since the state Department of Transportation is refusing to post reduced speed limits on state roads.


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Jersey City Council President Rolando Lavarro.
Endorses Democratic Team of Murphy
for Governor, McKnight-Chiaravalloti
for Assembly in NJ-31st District
JERSEY CITY, N.J. — On Tuesday, June 6, New Jersey voters will cast their ballot for their political party's representatives for state, county, and local positions — from Governor, State Senate and Assembly, County Freeholders, and all the way down to local committee person to represent your neighborhood.
While primary elections tend to get less turnout than general elections, Jersey City Council President Rolando Lavarro stresses the importance of voting for representatives of your party of affiliation.
"Every election is important," said Lavarro.
"Our vote speaks to our priorities, values, and our desire to be part of the political process. If our community wants a strong voice and representation in government affairs, the basic measure is to vote."
In the Democratic primaries in Hudson County, Councilman Lavarro endorses the entire "Column E," Hudson County Democratic Organization team under Phil Murphy for Governor.
In the hotly contested NJ-31st District, Lavarro endorses the Assembly team of Nicholas Chiaravalloti and Angela McKnight, who are seeking a second term.
NJ District 31 represents Bayonne and parts of Jersey City, including Country Village, Greenville, Society Hill and West Side Avenue where a predominance of Filipino voters are concentrated.
"The Democratic team of Murphy-Chiaravalloti-McKnight, and the entire Column E democrats, have committed to work with local officials such as myself, to continue the progress we created with communities in Jersey City," said Lavarro.
"These candidates will represent and fight for a diverse constituency, at a time when Hudson County and Jersey City's voice and resources are under attack from both the White House and Trenton."
At a recent community meeting held at Fiesta Grill on West Side Avenue, Lavarro was joined by Chiaravalloti, McKnight and Mayor Steve Fulop to appeal to Filipinos for support.
Members of Team Fulop's council slate came out in support, including Councilwoman At-Large Joyce Watterman, Ward F Councilman Jermaine Robinson, and Ward A candidate Denise Ridley.
"Angela McKnight and Nicholas Chiaravalloti have been working hard in Trenton to fight for the most pressing issues facing Bayonne and Jersey City — from school funding to pensions, health care to jobs," said Lavarro.
"Angela and Nick have been great partners, legislators, and public servants. They are equally hard working, accountable, and accessible to their constituents."
"Please remember to vote on Tuesday, June 6," said Lavarro.
"If you are a Democrat living in Hudson County, vote for the entire Democratic ticket on Column E, from Governor all the way to Committee Persons."
Unaffiliated or undeclared voters can declare a party affiliation on Tuesday, Nov. 6, and be able to vote for that party's representatives.
Polls are open 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.


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