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"Stuff." It's so easy to get wrapped up in the "stuff." Issues, arguments, religious "ghosts." Easy to forget that when you talk religion, you're talking about people.
Well, the Philadelphia Inquirer remembered, with a delightful feature on Donna Crilley Farrell, who is pulling together preparations for Pope Francis' visit in September.
The Inquirer presents Farrell as executive director of the World Meeting of Families, responsible for 15,000 who will attend the meeting -- and 10 times that many who will see the pope at an outdoor Mass. It presents her also as a personable 51-year-old who takes time for her twin children and, among other footwear, owns a pair of pink sneakers.
Although this is a profile, the article doesn't forget to show the size of Farrell's job:
Farrell leads a 15-committee organization with staff members and a corps of consultants who are overseeing every logistical component of the World Meeting of Families, set for Sept. 22-25, and Pope Francis' visit. The pontiff is scheduled to attend a family festival Saturday, Sept. 26, on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway and lead Sunday Mass the next day outside the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
The archdiocesan team is dealing with issues including transportation (5,000 buses may travel to the city), lodging (the team needs host families, one of Farrell's biggest concerns at the moment), communication (conference delegates from 150 nations are expected), the media (5,000 to 7,000 journalists are coming), and security (the Secret Service, in charge of security, meets daily with local, state, and federal government agencies).
Who is this live wire? Impressive professionally, as the story says: former TV reporter, former production assistant at NBC, with experience in corporate p.r. But it also teases out more personal details, like a "quick prayer and exercise in the morning," or continuing to speak smoothly after dropping a water bottle on camera.
Like a good feature, the story asks acquaintances about Farrell as well. The city's liaison for World Meeting of Families praises Farrell's skill for spotting details while keeping the big picture. And the president of the WMF says Farrell is good at bucking people up and keeping everyone in the loop.
Religiously, we learn she is a lapsed Catholic who returned to church after a "devout landlady inspired her to reconnect." (Extra point for using "devout" for someone who isn't criticizing the church!)
The newspaper also retells her biggest religious crisis: fielding overlapping scandals as communications director for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia:
During that time, beginning in 1999, she dealt with a series of critical events, including the closing of schools, the arrest of an archdiocesan finance officer, and the clergy sexual-abuse scandal.
Farrell says there were days when reporters would call, and she would hang up the phone and cry.
"It was hard," she said.
But she stayed with the Catholic Church, the story says, quoting Farrell: "I would hope the actions of human beings would not shake my faith in God."
And that's about all we get on her spiritual side. This is my only disappointment with this look at a bright, charming lady.
Would I sound a bit flinty to talk about religious "ghosts" here? Maybe. I just can't help wondering if the story could have spared some of its nearly 1,300 words to ask Farrell's religious/spiritual motivations.
The Inquirer has her saying, "This is once in a lifetime. How many people get any opportunity to work on something like this?" That could mean the job is big, tough and challenging. Or that she gets to help people see Pope Francis. Or that she expects it to heal families and get people closer to God. Or it could mean something else.
Farrell clearly has some spiritual substance, or she would have left forever during the hard times. Maybe the Inquirer considered it enough to see a dedicated human being in action. Some people can talk a hurricane, but their deeds scarcely stir a leaf. Donna Farrell is not one of them.
Photo: Philadelphia Museum of Art, the backdrop for a planned Mass by Pope Francis in September. Copyright Olivier Le Queinec, via Shutterstock.com.


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Texas chemical company commanders share capabilities, best practices
Joint Task Force 71 leadership meets with the 2nd Chemical Battalion at Fort Hood to share best practices and discuss chemical capabilities. By meeting its active Army counterparts, Joint Task Force 71 builds working relationships with units it might one day work alongside in the event of a natural or chemical incident. This Fort Hood demonstration comes after JTF 71 leadership met with the Marine Corps' Chemical Biological Incident Response Force the week before and just before hosting the regional Homeland Response Force tabletop exercise in San Antonio.Read More

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State of Iowa Bidding Opportunities
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Features that add Value
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When I provide insight into game development, instead of talking about specific games, the conversation revolves around the building blocks of games we call features. Through analyzing the atomic elements of games and how they can be combined and work together, we hope to learn generic lessons that can be applied to all games. Full Article


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This may bring a smile from the experienced boat builders here, for this my quite beginners work, but this post is more for the LJ's that might think of building a little runabout with their son or daughter someday. A long term winter project that comfortably ends in summer bliss. And just $50 buck's for the fully detailed and customizable pattern!
These are fun little boats. Powered by a 9.9 hp motor, it'll top 25mph with a real shallow draft and a real low trail your hand in the water kinda thing for fun. (Please excuse me if I screw up any nautical terms).
How this happened is that an award winning Canadian architect that we do a great deal of work for, built the hull out of marine plywood and laminated ribs in his garage with his 11 year old son (pictured) over last winter. It then came into our shop where I helped him out.
Working with mahogany and eastern white pine we thin planked it out with brass screws and plugs for the most part, adding custom stainless trim everywhere and finding out too, just what it's like to work without a right angle in sight. This was a difficult job for me, partly because I had no experience with boats and party because the hull as given was flawed. If things aren't symmetrical, if the curves aren't fair, if the balance is off then the work is harder and the result less pleasing.
The combing at the front and rear was especially difficult, for 4 separate corner patterns, templates and molds had to be made to create a perfectly matching laminated curve in each case, with only one shot at the miter angles. I spent some hours at this.
(As an interesting side note, all the mahogany used on this trim was reclaimed from a bed my boss made when he was very young).
So the moral is easy here, build your foundation true.
In spite of my complaining, it was a real pleasant exercise in problem solving with a new appreciation of the craft practiced by those that excel in this discipline.
A few links of other builds and the plans. Some real beauties.
Action shots:
Cutting a curve
-- [email protected] : dovetail free since '53, critiques always welcome.
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#1 posted 11-23-2011 07:10 AM
THAT is a BEAUTY!! Maybe I could size it up for 250Lbs. 6'-2"??
Great Narrative Also!
Thanks for posting!
-- Richard (Ontario, CANADA)
#2 posted 11-23-2011 07:29 AM
@ Rick: sure, easy to do, but bump up the hp if you want real thrills.
-- [email protected] : dovetail free since '53, critiques always welcome.
#3 posted 11-23-2011 09:21 AM
I agree! she's a beauty!
-- Dave -
#4 posted 11-23-2011 09:37 AM
Yep, I'm gonna need one of those.
#5 posted 11-23-2011 09:52 AM
For one who has only ever worked on Arm + Leg power in the water I think this would be a great step up.
-- Pete G: If you always do what you always did you'll always get what you always got
#6 posted 11-23-2011 12:59 PM
Over ther top, buddy. That is a fantastic project in all ways! What kid (and Dad) isn't gonna remember that as a life long memory! Absolutely gorgious!
-- Rod ~ There's never enough time to finish a project, but there's always time to start another one.
#7 posted 11-23-2011 01:12 PM
Now thats the way a boat should look!!!!!! Not a pile of colored fiberglass resin. Really makes me want to build another kayak or canoe.
-- See pictures on Flickr - http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/ And visit my Facebook page - facebook.com/MTEnterprises
#8 posted 11-23-2011 02:54 PM
Very nice. Great build.
-- I've been blessed with a father who liked to tinker in wood, and a wife who lets me tinker in wood. Appomattox Virginia [email protected] †
#9 posted 11-23-2011 03:03 PM
That is SWEET!
Very nice,
-- -- I'm no rocket surgeon
#10 posted 11-23-2011 03:30 PM
Great work Gene!
When you take on a project of this scale, I think the best reward is the second you finish it and take a step back and just admire your own work! Payment of any kind takes second place to your sense of accomplishment.
Ya done good!!!!
-- Robert Rhoades WoodWorks / Email: [email protected] / www.rhoadesclan.com
#11 posted 11-23-2011 03:45 PM
-- I was born at a very young age, as I grew up, I got older.
#12 posted 11-23-2011 03:57 PM
Stunningly beautiful, even if i cant see the flaws.
Looks like her maiden voyage was Georgian Bay
-- "Good artists borrow, great artists steal"…..Picasso
#13 posted 11-23-2011 04:14 PM
Now that looks like fun to build and funn-er to take out for a spin. I can just see some folks going overboard on engine size.
-- Backer boards, stop blocks, build oversized, and never buy a hand plane--
#14 posted 11-23-2011 04:54 PM
My fat backside would swamp that thing, but it sure is a cute little boat! Nice work…
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#15 posted 11-23-2011 05:03 PM
Great looking boat, and a very proud and happy pair of operators, and I am sure the son is going to graduate
-- As ever, Gus-the 80 yr young apprentice carpenter
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Papua & Solomon Islands
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* Reduction does not apply to the first cruise and relates to the port/port fare excluding port taxes, non available for Ocean Voyages and subject to availability. The offer is only available on selected cruises. Please, contact us.
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In May 2011, l'Austral joined PONANT's fleet. This superb mega-yacht with 132 staterooms is the result of the expertise of the Italian Fincantieri shipyard and French sophistication, as interpreted by designer Jean-Philippe Nuel. L'Austral remains faithful to our philosophy - to create a unique atmosphere, a subtle blend of luxury, intimacy and well-being.
A sleek silhouette softened by elegantly smooth contours and large, arched windows opening up to the sea and the light: so many features come together to give L'Austral her distinctive shape. Precious materials, discreet elegance and a perfect balance between chic and casual, combine to make you feel as if you are on your own private yacht. A design blending tradition and innovation, where a nautical mood has been subtly recreated. A welcoming atmosphere of relaxed sophistication revolves around shades of grey, taupe, white and ivory enlivened by touches of cinnamon, caramel and tan.. So many personal touches create the spirit of a "private yacht."
You will encounter unique itineraries, calls inaccessible to large ships, chic and elegant yacht-like ambiance, refined and personalized service as well as gastronomic cuisine.
Port of call & excursions
CairnsEmbarkation 16/12/2016 from 14H00 to 17H00 . Departure 16/12/2016 at 18H00 .
Washed by the Coral Sea, the harbour town of Cairns is located on Australia's north-east coast. The seafront esplanade is a popular place for locals and visitors to walk, swim and picnic under the shade of swaying palm trees. The hills surrounding Cairns form the gateway to the Queensland Rainforests, proclaimed a UNESCO World Heritage site for their fauna and flora from the Gondwana era.
17 December 2016 – At seaArrival 17/12/2016. Departure 17/12/2016.
During your day at sea, make the most of the many services and activities on board. Treat yourself to a moment of relaxation in the spa or stay in shape in the fitness centre. Depending on the season, let yourself be tempted by the swimming pool or a spot of sunbathing. This day without a port of call will also be an opportunity to enjoy the conferences or shows proposed on board, to do some shopping in the boutique or to meet the PONANT photographers in their dedicated space. As for lovers of the open sea, they will be able to visit the ship's upper deck to admire the spectacle of the waves and perhaps be lucky enough to observe marine species. A truly enchanted interlude, combining comfort, rest and entertainment.
18 December 2016▸19 December 2016 – AlotauArrival 18/12/2016. Departure 19/12/2016.
Often described as the "Scandinavia of the tropics". The spectacular Tufi "fiords" plunge over 90 metres deep and rise over 150 metres vertically above the water making for a spectacular backdrop. The traditional way of life plays an important role amongst the villagers with many living in isolated areas along the coast of Cape Nelson and on the slopes of Mount Trafalgar. The area is known for its production of tapa cloth, made from the bark of the paper mulberry tree and skilfully decorated. Guests will travel into the ancient mangrove forests of the Fiords to witness one of the most colourful traditional performances in all of Papua New Guinea. There is also the opportunity to swim and snorkel in the clear waters of Kamoa Beach.
20 December 2016 – Kitava IslandArrival 20/12/2016. Departure 20/12/2016.
The Trobriand Islands remain one of the most culturally intact places in the Pacific. Their unique social system is dominated by hereditary chiefs who wield tremendous power, although inheritances and lines of power are matrilineal. The Trobriands are often referred to as the 'islands of love'. A reference to the customs and sexual practices of the islanders during the Yam harvesting festival of Milamala. Dance and celebration continue to play an important role in society with the rhythm of the dances retaining their sensuality, despite the best efforts of missionaries.
21 December 2016 – RabaulArrival 21/12/2016. Departure 21/12/2016.
22 December 2016 – RabaulArrival 22/12/2016. Departure 22/12/2016.
Set at the eastern end of the island of New Britain, the tropical port town of Rabaul has always been famous for its spectacular setting. Nestled beside Simpson Harbour, the township is surrounded by six volcanoes, one of which, Mt Tavurvur, is still active today. The most recent major volcanic eruption was in September 1994 when Tavurvur and Vulcan covered much of Rabaul and surrounding villages with volcanic ash. This eruption saw the growth of the nearby coastal town of Kokopo which has now become the administrative and tourism centre for Rabaul.
Join your expedition team for a tour by local transport to see Mt Tavurvur, the Volcano Observatory and various significant sites from World War II.
23 December 2016 – At seaArrival 23/12/2016. Departure 23/12/2016.
During your day at sea, make the most of the many services and activities on board. Treat yourself to a moment of relaxation in the spa or stay in shape in the fitness centre. Depending on the season, let yourself be tempted by the swimming pool or a spot of sunbathing. This day without a port of call will also be an opportunity to enjoy the conferences or shows proposed on board, to do some shopping in the boutique or to meet the PONANT photographers in their dedicated space. As for lovers of the open sea, they will be able to visit the ship's upper deck to admire the spectacle of the waves and perhaps be lucky enough to observe marine species. A truly enchanted interlude, combining comfort, rest and entertainment.
24 December 2016 – GizoArrival 24/12/2016. Departure 24/12/2016.
Gizo is situated on Ghizo Island and is the second largest town in the Solomon Islands, after the capital, Honiara. The people of the Western Province are regarded as amongst the most skilled carvers in the world. They produce carvings from various woods including ebony and rosewood. These amazingly intricate carvings can take months to make and accordingly command a high price. There are plenty of opportunities for world class snorkelling, diving and underwater photography throughout the Western province and the Islands around Ghizo are considered among the most popular. Guests will have the opportunity to visit the traditional markets of Gizo.
24 December 2016▸25 December 2016 – Kennedy IslandArrival 24/12/2016. Departure 25/12/2016.
The small uninhabited Mbike Island is nestled within Roderick bay is. Surrounded by beautiful white sand beaches and fringing coral reef, its clear warm tropical waters give rise to a myriad of colourful corals only meters from the shore. To add to this stunning environment, nosed up onto a nearby beach, is the wreck of the World Discoverer; an expedition cruise ship beached here in 2001, interesting to snorkel. Embark aboard one of our Zodiac to be closer to the wreck, or enjoy this magical places to snorkel.
26 December 2016 – At seaArrival 26/12/2016. Departure 26/12/2016.
During your day at sea, make the most of the many services and activities on board. Treat yourself to a moment of relaxation in the spa or stay in shape in the fitness centre. Depending on the season, let yourself be tempted by the swimming pool or a spot of sunbathing. This day without a port of call will also be an opportunity to enjoy the conferences or shows proposed on board, to do some shopping in the boutique or to meet the PONANT photographers in their dedicated space. As for lovers of the open sea, they will be able to visit the ship's upper deck to admire the spectacle of the waves and perhaps be lucky enough to observe marine species. A truly enchanted interlude, combining comfort, rest and entertainment.
27 December 2016 – Espiritu SantoArrival 27/12/2016. Departure 27/12/2016.
At the end of the world, in the north of New Caledonia, lies Vanuatu, a little archipelago that subsists mainly from fishing and farming. It is composed of several islands, Espiritu Santo being the largest and one of the most beautiful. You can meet the people here who are very welcoming and who live in harmony with nature. Plus you'll see unimaginable landscapes formed of volcanic rocks, as well as sandy beaches and lagoons beckoning you to dive into their of turquoise waters. You'll be surprised to find, in the middle of dense vegetation, brackish water with an amazing ecosystem called "blue holes". If paradise exists, it must be here.
Port Vila, EfateDisembarkation 28/12/2016 at 09H30 .
The information below is current but subject to change at any time without advance notice from government authorities. Please consult your respective government agencies for visa and health information.
Passport valid for at least six (6) months beyond the completion of your trip. Passport must contain at least two completely clear, blank, unused visa pages for each visa required, not including any amendment pages. Visa pages with stains or ink from other pages in the passport are not usable. Guests who deviate from the scheduled embarkation or disembarkation port should research the foreign entry requirements for the port country. Due to government regulations, regrettably, Ponant will have to deny boarding to any guest who fails to obtain the appropriate travel documentation for this trip.
Australia: an Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) must be obtained before your arrival in Australia. For more information, please visit www.australia.gov.au/information-and-services/immigration-and-visas. Carriers should be aware that there will not be any physical evidence in your passport. A copy of your ETA must be sent to PONANT at the latest 45 days prior to your cruise date. We also ask you to keep a copy of your ETA and keep it with your passport throughout the duration of your trip.
Australian customs regulations are very strict, especially for the import of food items such as fresh food (even sealed), fruits, eggs, meat, plants, vegetables, seeds, grains. Fur and feathers are also forbidden. We highly recommend you consult this website for further details : www.australia.gov.au/information-and-services/immigration-and-visas/customs-clearance.
It is recommended that you contact your health professional for any specific medical advise relating to travel through these regions, including advice on Malaria prevention and dengue fever.
Vanuatu: No visa required.
Solomon Islands: Visa delivered onboard free of charge
It is recommended that you contact your health professional for any specific medical advice relating to travel through these regions, including advice on Malaria prevention, dengue fever as well as Ross River fever, tetanus, hepatitis and typhoid.
Polar Expedition
Discover the unique concept of PONANT polar expedition cruises: explore the world's extreme regions while enjoying luxurious comfort and service.
A luxury expedition voyage
Choosing a PONANT expedition cruise means choosing a state of mind: the alliance of elegance and authenticity, of exploration and comfort, of adventure and refinement… The comfort of your ship and your stateroom, personalised and attentive service, refined gastronomy: a very special atmosphere that we take great care to maintain. In the heart of the ice floes of the Arctic and the Antarctic, our luxurious services will ensure that your expedition cruise is an unforgettable experience.
PONANT, polar specialists
With almost 20 years of experience in the extreme regions, PONANT, the world's number 1 polar cruise company, is a real polar specialist. PONANT will take you to the most remote regions in total safety: our Captains and crew are professionals, specially trained to sail in icy waters. Our latest-generation fleet has the most modern technology to guarantee both your safety and respect for the regions visited. The size of our ships means we can get as close as possible to areas that are difficult to reach, offering a privileged access to preserved sites. Our flexibility enables us to adapt to the surprises inherent to these expedition itineraries.
Professional expedition teams, varied activities
After scouting missions in the field, our Expedition Leaders and their teams of naturalist guides design exceptional itineraries in the polar regions. During the cruise, they organise daily outings and shore visits in Zodiac® dinghies and hikes on land so as to get as close as possible to nature and wild fauna. In the Arctic and in Alaska, the close relationships that our teams have been able to build with the local communities will enable you to understand the life of these peoples of the Far North, and to share it for a few hours. On board, the naturalist guides will share their knowledge during various conferences on fauna, the history of the great explorations, geology and climatology…
Important information
Expeditions programs include activities such as Zodiac® outings (often with "wet landing"), moderate walks to more active hikes. All this accompanied by your expedition team of naturalist guides. Calls, landings & zodiac® cruises will depend on weather conditions, position of ice (during polar cruises) and winds and the state of the sea. These can force a change of plans at any time.
Taking into consideration the unusual and exceptional character of expedition itineraries, the calls shown are an indication only. The final route will be confirmed by the Captain and Expedition Leader, who will take into account the touristic quality of the sites and above all, the safety of the passengers. Their decision will be subject to that of local authorities and the expert pilots present on board during the navigation in polar and /or isolated zones.
Travelling to polar/isolated regions is an exhilarating experience. The raw beauty and untouched wilderness offer an unusual chance to experience a place where there is little evidence of human presence. Inevitably, there are some consequences that come with such remoteness: please remember that you are far from modern hospitals with full medical facilities, thus evacuation is highly expensive. Without the necessary medical coverage, all expenses will have to be immediately paid for with your personal funds. We urge you to subscribe a full coverage insurance, choose your insurance company very carefully and be extremely vigilant and ensure your insurance is fully comprehensive.
Dressing tips :
- Cotton comfrortable and light weight shorts/bermudas
- Light weight long trousers
- Long-sleeved breathable UPF50+ shirts
- Cotton short sleeves T-shirt
- Aquatic UV long-sleeve T-shirt for sun protection during snorkeling or swimming (except for the Amazon cruises where bathing is not allowed)
- Aquatic non-slip sandals (except for the Amazon cruises where bathing is not allowed)
- Windproof, waterproof and breathable outer layer
- Broad brimmed anti-UV hat with strap
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Waterproof backpack for camera
- Sunscreen and after-sun high index & insect repellent
- Binoculars
- Note: During your visits to some local communities, all guests will be required to dress respectfully. Ladies must have their shoulders and thighs covered. Gentlemen should have their shoulders covered also.
- Currency: Plan to have US dollars in small notes as they are easier to use outside of large cities.
- Vehicles: Road conditions are poor in certain countries. Timings are unpredictable due to heavy traffic conditions. The comfort of local vehicles cannot be compared to that of international vehicles and often lack suspension.
- Guides: PONANT is aware that the quality of guides is of utmost importance and puts all efforts in place to secure the best local guides available. Note that guides in these countries often have heavy accents. Several of our calls visit small and isolated communities where resources (transportation and guides) are scarce, resulting in higher prices.


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Day 7: Lush Mr Frosty, $19.95
This adorable, crafty-looking snowman is just a front for the three fabulous bath bombs that are hidden inside. If you haven't tried a Lush Bath Bomb yet, do yourself a favor and pick one of these up for yourself. If you're a bath taker, these fizzy "bombs" will turn your bath into a heavenly-scented spa. And, while you're at it, pick up a few others for the bath lovers in your family. Everyone from your Spy Gear-loving 5-year-old nephew to your stressed-out, mother-of-three sister will adore you for this gift.
The three bombs included are the Cinders Bath Bomb (a sweet and spicy, cinnamon-infused scent), the Lil' Lush Pud Bath Bomb (a clove, aloe and rose scent that's inspired by figgy pudding) and the Golden Wonders Bath Bomb (a gift box-looking bomb scented with orange, lime and cognac). Ahhh…
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We're ready for a new Miley Cyrus album.
In truth, we've been ready for a while, but now that it looks like the singer is slowly making her way back to the studio, our impatience is ramping up.
After hosting the 2015 MTV VMAs almost exactly one year ago, Cyrus dropped her free album, Miley Cyrus and Her Dead Petz, online, an event that was quickly overshadowed by Cyrus' heated exchange with Nicki Minaj that night.
The album, though under-produced and oversaturated with songs that maybe should've died on the cutting room floor, included exciting experimental gems like "Karen Don't Be Sad," "I Get So Scared" and "Lighter" (check out our full review here).
Miley Cyrus and Her Dead Petz was released without a download option and on Cyrus' independent label with virtually no promo and just ten tour dates, meaning many listeners didn't even know the album existed.
While 2013's Bangerz was a brazen collection of songs announcing Cyrus' arrival to adulthood and cutting the final strings still attaching her to Hanna Montana, Miley Cyrus and Her Dead Petz was an album comprised of a young person finding their voice.
Now Cyrus is teaming up with the band Lolawolf—who opened for the singer during her Bangerz Tour—to release her first piece of new music in a year. Sharing vocals with Lolawolf lead singer Zoe Kravitz, the women trade off lyrics on the trippy, electronic groove track "Teardrop."
The new single features a stream of conscious diatribe reminiscent of many of the tracks from Miley Cyrus and Her Dead Petz that feature spoken-word breakdowns.
"Teardrop" is a great introduction to both Lolawolf and what Cyrus is capable of when not aiming for Top 40 radio play. Now we just want more.
Lolawolf are set to release their debut album sometime this year, while Cyrus is set to leave us eagerly hanging in the balance.


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Scottsdale's only National Historic Landmark is set on a 491-acre Sonoran Desert preserve, a treasure at the foothills of the McDowell mountains. Taking his principles west, Taliesin West provides a prime example of Wright's Organic Architecture as it was built of the rocks and sand of the desert, diligently handcrafted over many years almost entirely by the famous architect and his apprentices. Wright drew inspiration from the abstract forms of the majestic saguaro cactus and sharp, clear lines of the mountains against Arizona's vivid sky, integrating his living and working spaces within the landscape in magical ways.
Today, visitors may draw from that same inspiration by experiencing a variety of tours outlining the colorful history of Taliesin West and that of its creator. Guided tours range from one to three hours and are offered every day except Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter.
The 60-minute Panorama Tour visits Wright's Office, Cabaret Theater, and Kiva while strolling through the site. Taliesin West's signature Insights Tour visits all the locations of the Panorama Tour plus makes special trips into the Wrights' private quarters and living room—the gracious "Garden Room."
New offerings include the Private Collections tour, a behind the scenes look into the collection vault for an exclsuvie view of works from Wright's personal art collection and the Garden Walk tour, a stroll through the gardens, terraces and walkways of Taliesin West. For more in-depth visits, try the Extended Insights Tour or the combination Desert/Insights Tour, which explores how Nature inspired Wright's design of his desert complex. The School of Architecture's students lead dynamic Desert "Shelter" Tours on Saturday afternoons. Night Lights Tours are also offered Thanksgiving weekend and December 26-30, with several nights featuring holiday carollers. An ideal place to find an Arizona keepsake, Anneliese's Bookstore at Taliesin West features an immense collection of Wright inspired items and books.
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To make your tour reservation,visit www.franklloydwright.org. For more information, please call 480-627-5340.
Directions: Enter Taliesin West at the intersection of Cactus Road and Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd. (approximately 114th St.) in northeast Scottsdale. For GPS directions, use 12345 N. Taliesin Dr., Scottsdale, AZ 85258


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Dressed in a military uniform, His Majesty the King yesterday left Siriraj Hospital for his first personal short trip out of Bangkok in recent years, bringing much delight to the whole nation.
"Long live the King" echoed across the country, during the muchbeloved monarch's televised trip to Ayutthaya.
Millions of people were glued to their TV sets and rejoiced at the sight of His Majesty. Many of them were moved to tears.
"I love him so much," Napaporn Thaveethanakij, 76, said from her home in Samut Prakan, tears of joy glittering in her eyes.
A number of people also gathered along the way from Siriraj Hospital, waving flags, to express their love and loyalty to His Majesty. Since being admitted for treatment in 2009, the King has rarely left the medical facility's compound.
His trip to Ayutthaya's Thung Makham Yong yesterday, therefore, carried much significance. His subjects were overjoyed as they all wished to see their beloved monarch in good health and with much happiness.
Fine Arts Department deputy directorgeneral Sureerat Wongsangiam said the trip would be recorded in the National Archives of Thailand.
"We will record the details of the trip right from the time the royals left Siriraj Hospital until their return. We will also include photos of people greeting the royals along the way," she said.
His Majesty, accompanied by Her Majesty the Queen and HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, left Siriraj Hospital in Bangkok at around 4.30pm. The motorcade moved along many roads, including Highway 347, to reach Ayutthaya. Along this 85kilometre stretch, crowds of people waited to greet the beloved royal members.
Thung Makham Yong was filled with people as they flocked in huge numbers to get close to the royals. All 10,000 copies of printed programmes about His Majesty's trip were taken up in less than 10 minutes.
Several people had camped out at the park since Thursday to make sure they had the best spot to catch a glimpse of His Majesty.
"I travelled from Si Sa Ket because I wished to welcome His Majesty upon his arrival," said Dusit Jankong, 38, "I stayed overnight around here."
He has much admiration for His Majesty because the King has been working hard for his people for more than six decades. "Even if he has had health problems, he has still been working," he said.
Nom Khaohomthoung, 82, said her health was failing but she was determined to camp out at Thung Makham Yong.
'Feel blessed'
"Even if I won't be able to see the royals, I still feel blessed to have been at the place visited by them," she said.
The royals reached Thung Makham Yong shortly before 6pm yesterday. Their Majesties the King and the Queen arrived in a van, which stopped at the statue of Queen Suriyothai for them to pay their respects to the late queen. Queen Suriyothai from the Ayutthaya Period fought bravely against an invading army and sacrificed her life defending the Kingdom in Thung Makham Yong.
The King also plans to supervise one of his royally initiated projects. Of the 254 rai in Thung Makham Yong, 180 rai has been used as a watercatchment area to tackle both drought and flood problems in response to the monarch's monkeycheek concept.
His Majesty, now 84, also added a historic value to Thung Makham Yong when the King and the Queen used a sickle to harvest rice in a local paddy field in 1996.
Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra and Ayutthaya Governor Wittaya Phiewphong waited to welcome the royals in Ayutthaya. During the televised trip, Yingluck also presented the King a title deed of the paddy field where Their Majesties had harvested a rice crop in 1996.
"My family and I would like to present the plot that covers 7 rai and 3 ngarn to His Majesty," Yingluck said.
The King accepted the title deed from her before proceeding into a pondside pavilion, where he watched spectacular shows arranged by many locals and agencies.
The shows started with a parade, which included nine elephants. Splendid boat processions with folk songs and a lightandsound show soon followed.
From the pavilion, His Majesty used his camera to take pictures of the show and his people.
After the performance ended, Their Majesties the King and the Queen as well as the princess moved to the Siriyalai Pavilion for dinner. From this riverside pavilion, the royals could witness the spectacular procession of decorative floats or krathong that flowed down along the Chao Phraya River that were specially prepared for them.
Fine Arts Department deputy director general Sureerat Wongsangiam said the trip will be recorded in the National Archives of Thailand.
"We will record the details of the trip right from the royals leave the Siriraj Hospital till they return. We will also include photos of people greeting the royals along the way," she said.


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We've been talking about shopping apps a lot recently, but somehow we haven't yet touched upon payment possibilities for this type of apps. In this article, we're going to fix this. Grab your iPhone 6 or Apple Watch, and let's uncover the integration particularities of Apple's new payment system!
How does Apple Pay work?
Apple Pay is very similar to PayPal, in that you can integrate it to your app to let your users pay for goods from within the app but the money will be debited from users' linked accounts. What makes Apple Pay different from PayPal and other similar payment systems, is that it uses NFC technology to allow users to pay for products in physical stores equipped with NFC contactless card readers. You can see the list of stores that accept Apple Pay here.
The Apple's payment system is compatible with all existing proximity readers, such as Visa PayWave, MasterCard Contactless, American Express, and ExpressPay, but unlike Samsung Pay, it doesn't work at standard mobile payment terminals with magnetic stripe readers.
To start paying with Apple Pay, you need to add your credit cards through Wallet app. You neither need to enter a long number on your credit card, nor its expiry date: you can use your phone's camera to read this information automatically.
To make a transaction, everything you need to do is select Apple Pay in the list of payment options, choose a credit card, and hold your finger up to Touch ID to confirm the transaction. For the first-time payment you will also need to fill out some billing details (billing address, delivery address, phone number, and so on). Click here for detailed instructions. Apple charges 0,15 percent per transaction, and it cannot be used for in-app purchases for digital content.
Even though Apple Pay is supported by the latest generation of iPhones only, users of iPhone 5, 5C, 5S can still use Apple Pay if they have Apple Watch. In this case, they should double-click the side button to confirm a transaction.
[Pay with Apple Pay for a fashion shoppping app designed by Yalantis. Check it out on Dribbble and read our article on fashion app development]
How does Apple Pay store credit card details?
Apple Pay doesn't. It assigns a unique Device Account Number for every device, and saves this number in the Secure Element chip on the iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch in the encrypted format. When processing transactions, Apple Pay doesn't transmit the data on a bank card to the seller. Instead, it uses a so called "dynamic safety code." This way nobody can reveal your credit card details using an Apple device. In case your phone is lost or stolen, you can use Find My iPhone program to switch off Apple Pay.
Since Apple Pay stores a secure transaction token on both iPhone and Apple Watch, you don't need data connection to use Apple Pay. This means that you can pay for goods without your phone provided you have Apple Watch and live in a country supported by Apple Pay. Right now the Apple's payment system is available only in the USA and the UK. Australia and Canada are coming next. In 2016, the service will appear in Singapore, Spain, and Hong Kong.
As you can see, Apple's payment system is spreading quite fast, so make sure you can reach Apple Pay users at the right time. Now let's dive into the technical details of Apple Pay integration!
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How can you integrate Apple Pay in your app?
Step 1: Create Apple ID
To accept Apple Pay payments, at first, you need to configure your app for working with Apple Pay. Go to Apple Pay developer documentation Member Center, chose Certificates, Identifiers & Profiles\Identifiers\App IDs, and click "+" to create a new Apple ID. Enter the app's name and bundle, but make sure that Explicit App ID is chosen. Then, choose Apple Pay checkbox, click Continue and then, Submit to finish creating Apple ID.
Step 2: Create Merchant ID
After that, you should create a merchant ID. It's very simple. All you need to do is click "+," enter a name, and click Continue and Register.
Step 3: Set Up a Project
To set up your project, you need to open it in a needed target and change Bundle Identifier to an already created one. Then, move to the Capabilities tab, choose a section Apple Pay, and move a switch to "ON." After that, you need to click on the checkbox that corresponds to the merchant ID you've created. Now, Apple Pay is ready for use!
Step 4: Implement "Pay with Apple Pay" button
The design of "Pay with Apple Pay" in-app button needs to adhere to Apple guidelines. You can download resources for creating the button on the official Apple Developer website.
Now let's take a look at Apple Pay API.
Apple Pay API
To work with Apple Pay, you need to import PassKit framework that has needed classes for working with Apple Pay. When a user is about to make a purchase, you need to create PKPaymentRequest and PKPaymentAuthorizationViewController.
PKPaymentRequest is Apple Pay's object that corresponds to payment. PKPaymentAuthorizationViewController is an object needed for displaying a payment controller. It's created based on PKPaymentRequest. Let's take a look at the example:
let request = PKPaymentRequest()
let applePayController = PKPaymentAuthorizationViewController(paymentRequest: request)
self.presentViewController(applePayController, animated: true, completion: nil)
Then, you need to configure the PKPaymentRequest object:
- Define supported types of readers. There are three of them: PKPaymentNetworkVisa, PKPaymentNetworkMasterCard, PKPaymentNetworkAmex.
- Set up a current merchant ID
- Set up merchant capabilities
- Enter a county's code consisting of two symbols
- Enter a country's code for a current transaction.
For example:
request.merchantIdentifier = ApplePaySwagMerchantID
request.supportedNetworks = SupportedPaymentNetworks
request.merchantCapabilities = PKMerchantCapability.Capability3DS
request.countryCode = "US"
request.currencyCode = "USD"
These are the main settings for the client.
How to Handle Payment Requests
Now we need to set up PKPaymentAuthorizationViewControllerDelegate delegate for processing user actions in PKPaymentAuthorizationViewController. It has two required delegate methods:
The first method authorizes a user when a purchase is about to be made, while the second method is called when the payment is done. The implementation may look like this:
func paymentAuthorizationViewController(controller: PKPaymentAuthorizationViewController!, didAuthorizePayment payment: PKPayment!, completion: ((PKPaymentAuthorizationStatus) -> Void)!) {
func paymentAuthorizationViewControllerDidFinish(controller: PKPaymentAuthorizationViewController!) {
controller.dismissViewControllerAnimated(true, completion: nil)
How to Handle Shipping, Billing, and Contact Information?
Ask a user to provide goods delivery address:
switch (swag.swagType) {
case SwagType.Delivered:
request.requiredShippingAddressFields = PKAddressField.PostalAddress | PKAddressField.Phone
case SwagType.Electronic:
request.requiredShippingAddressFields = PKAddressField.Email
This code requires user to fill in the address where goods need to be delivered including name, city, street, state or province, postal code, and country, buyer's phone number, and email.
[User interaction with Apple Pay designed by Yalantis]
Adding Shipping Costs and Shipping Options
Here is how you can add a price for delivery (separately from the product's price):
if (swag.swagType == .Delivered) {
summaryItems.append(PKPaymentSummaryItem(label: "Shipping", amount: swag.shippingPrice))
summaryItems.append(PKPaymentSummaryItem(label: "Razeware", amount: swag.total()))
request.paymentSummaryItems = summaryItems
You can also set up the following shipping methods in the app or ask a user to choose one of them:
- Shipping the purchase to the provided address using a third-party shipping company (the default shipping type).
- Delivering the purchase by the seller (for example, pizza, flower, or furniture delivery)
- Store pickup of the purchase from the seller's store.
- Picking up an item from the provided address by the service (for example, transportation or shipping services that provide home pickup).
For each shipping method you need to specify: name, delivery price in the currency specified in the settings of purchase, description, and id.
Using Stripe for Payment Transactions
Apple Pay doesn't fulfill any payment operations itself. It only authorizes transactions and creates tokens that allow for payment processing. To make a transaction, you need to use Stripe or any other service for implementing in-app payments. You can check out a list of them here. We chose Stripe, because it's really easy to set up, and allows to make test payments inside the app.
After you created an account on Stripe, you need to generate a certificate using Certificate Signing Request (CSR) that Stripe offers. To do this you need to go the Apple Pay section and click Create New Certificate for downloading the .certSigningRequest file.
Then, you need to go to developer account in Member Center\Certificates, Identifiers & Profiles\Identifier\Merchant IDs, choose merchant ID and click Edit. Then, move to Create Certificate\Continue\Choose File, choose the certSigningRequest file that you got from Stripe and click Generate. After that, push Download for getting the .cer file.
Now you can download Stripe framework and continue implementing your payment functionality. Check out this tutorial for more information. Read also our article where we compare Stripe and Braintree, and stay tuned! We're going to share more tips on implementing payment functionality in mobile apps.


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One year on – some thoughts looking forward and back on life with a colostomy
Manbag #14 – Up & Running
I don't normally post a picture of race medals. The race medal normally gets chucked at the bottom of the post race kitbag and languishes there, unloved, until the next race, normally about a year later. But this one is a bit different. Two weeks ago I completed the Langdale Half marathon. It was my … Continue reading Manbag #14 – Up & Running
Manbag #13
Looking back 6 months reviewing events leading up to my operation.
Manbag #12
Getting used to my 'ner normal' – life six month in, post operation
10 albums in 10 days – album #5 – Psychocandy – The Jesus & Mary Chain
If you need a record to cut through the fug of a hangover then this is the one – just as well, I had quite a few hangovers in the 80's – only saw them live once – they toured with Blur and MBV possibly the loudest concert I have ever been to.
10 albums in 10 days – album #4 – Talk Talk – The Colour of Spring
So within these 10 albums there are 3 real keepers, albums that even now I go back to time after time and this is one of them. No idea where it came from, I'd heard their synth pop singles, seen them live but there was no clue that they were going to drop this album … Continue reading 10 albums in 10 days – album #4 – Talk Talk – The Colour of Spring


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and perfect for New Year's Eve!
Well…..for better or for worse…..Christmas is over! After months of thinking about it and weeks of preparing for it, the day has come and gone. And now it's on to New Year's! To be honest, this is the first New Year's Eve in a while that we actually have plans…but plans or no plans, there's still always something about the night that seems to call for a little bling! Am I right???
My neighbor Katie showed me this fun little idea a few weeks ago….and the minute I saw it, I knew it would be perfect for New Year's Eve! Best of all, you may already have everything you need to whip one together. If not, you can easily find it in the Christmas clearance section. (And once you do, the necklace will take you 2 minutes to make!)
So here's what you need: a string of garland (the bling-ier the better) and some pretty ribbon. That's it! Then just do what you need to do to make the garland the right length…..whether that's cutting it or doubling it up or leaving it as is….and tie it together with your pretty ribbon. And….voila! Some fun & festive New Year's Eve bling!! In a matter of minutes.
Which leaves plenty of time for you to think about your outfit, or your plans for the night…..or, if you're crazy like me, the menu for the party you're hosting! The menu, by the way, is growing simpler and simpler by the day. What can I say?? I'm not used to having New Year's plans! At least the bling is taken care of!!
Thanks for taking a peek inside my Lemon Tree Dwelling….
I hope you feel right at home!


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While most of us are still enjoying baseball season, it's never too early to get ready for football. With the NFL draft in the rearview mirror, it's time to turn our attention to redraft rankings and discussion. To kick that off, I'll talk about some quarterbacks I'll be passing on based on where they are currently being taken.
DeShaun Watson (FFC: 2, RTSports: 2)
Watson is the consensus number two quarterback in early drafts this season, based on his incredible six start run in his rookie season. In that stretch, he put together an incredible statistical profile that featured 8.3 Y/A and a 9.3 TD%. For reference, Aaron Rodgers has bested that Y/A mark three times in his career (and not since 2014) and never matched Watson's TD rate from last season. Similarly, Drew Brees has bested Watson's Y/A mark only once and has never come close to approaching his touchdown rate. The exercise could continue with other quarterbacks around the league, but the point is made that what Watson did last season was exceedingly rare and it would be exceptionally risky to expect him to do it again.
On top of the fact that his incredible efficiency will be difficult to replicate this season, Watson is returning from ACL surgery. One big advantage he had over other elite quarterbacks is his mobility, and his draft stock also assumes he will immediately be able to move around and outside the pocket like he did prior to his injury. If he doesn't recover that mobility, it most obviously translates to lost fantasy points from rushing yards, it also could limit his ability to move around the pocket, a key to his effectiveness as a passer. If he isn't able to move around the pocket at his normal level, a drop in performance similar to what Marcus Mariota experienced last season is a possibility.
The argument for Watson is easy to make. He proved himself to be a dynamic playmaker in his rookie season, both with his arm and legs. Assuming he is fully healthy, his rushing ability will make up for much of his relative uncertainty as a thrower. On top of that, he is throwing to arguably the best wide receiver in the NFL in DeAndre Hopkins and showed the ability to unlock the vertical game of Will Fuller. It was clear last season Watson is plenty talented, but there are too many risks in his profile to pass on sure things at the position, which is what his current price demands.
Jared Goff (FFC: 10, RT Sports: 15)
Like Watson, Goff was very efficient last season and was a fantasy relevant quarterback as a result. He ranked only 18th in total pass attempts but was third in yards per attempt and fifth in touchdown rate. Both of those marks placed him among elite quarterbacks like Aaron Rodgers, Russell Wilson, Carson Wentz, and Tom Brady. Given how the Rams went about their offseason — they added Marcus Peters, Aqib Talib, Ndamukong Suh, and Sam Shields — it seems they want to rely on their defense and running back Todd Gurley to win games this season, meaning his attempts won't be going up. In other words, he'll once again have to operate with elite efficiency, and while he took a big step forward in his second season, that's not a bet I'm willing to take.
There were warning signs as the 2017 season wore on that Goff won't be able to keep up his elite efficiency. For example, he dropped from 8.32 yards per attempt in the first half of the season to 7.61 in the second half, which also included three games in which he failed to average more than 6.5 yards per attempt.
However, like Watson, there is case to be made for Goff. He should have a relatively strong supporting cast thanks to the addition of Brandin Cooks and the chemistry he established with Cooper Kupp last season. Of course, Todd Gurley will also be a big part of keeping the offense on schedule and in putting Goff in a position to succeed. Finally, the price tag for Goff is quite different from that of Watson, as he falls into the range as more of a low-end QB1. Still, with names like Matt Ryan, Matt Stafford, Marcus Mariota, and Jameis Winston taken either in the same range or well after Goff, it's difficult to justify banking on him maintaining his elite efficiency this season.


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There are many benefits that stem from investing in real estate. You can obtain a very valuable asset to sell in the future, secure a secondary source of income through weekly rent or ensure your financial stability once you retire.
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You have equity stored in your mortgage
Many people think that investing in property requires a lot of extra cash to cover a deposit. This isn't always true, as homeowners can often tap into existing equity in their home mortgage to cover purchase costs.
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You have spare cash or income
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Thursday, October 03, 2013
I know, i know, what am i doing blogging a day before setting off for the long vacation ?
Afterall, i am one who loses the momentum to blog
and who revert to this space only every blue moon...
i am so excited about this long vacation because from the time we've decided to purchase this ticket till today,
it was a drag counting,
Thursday sees me waking up slightly before the alarm rings
dress up in an outfit i wasnt too bothered to plan
and off i went to work, determine to tie up the loose ends
It could be that slight realization
knowing how this might be the last trip to the faraway land,
a place i adore so much and a place i'll be scrutinized to visit again (unless i have an extra $1.3k for ticket every other year + a hell lots of time to walk the same path i've already walked twice)
I've come with a bigger aim
there are just so much places left undiscovered,
every time i step foot at a new found location,
i try to remain my composure as i discover new things & people
i am blessed, at such a era, flying abroad is no longer as expensive as it was yesterday
This days, i even aim to save more so i can bring my old man/woman to a country of their choice
It's like every kid's dream isnt it?
That one day when your parents can smile & not have to worry about the cost of going oversea,
i cant wait for that time to come for me, i want to capture that moment when my parents receive the news that i want to sponsor them on a holiday
well.. before that day can come (save more! save more!!)
i wish they can enjoy my company first (it's free heehee)
It's the hopeful-ness that keeps us alive
as long as i continue to believe that day will come it will
This is somewhat scarily true,
just yesterday the workplace came up with a surprise
- a lucky draw for 2 tickets to catch a musical-
and all of us were super excited.
so we were told to draw a number each & a randon number will be picked to receive the prize
A colleague shouted even before the annoucement was made,
and true enough, she was the lucky winner of the draw
When we ask her later how she had predicted herself winning?
She said she didnt, she merely scream in excitement because she can imagine the feeling of her number being called
Like The Secret reminded us, we have to know we will achieve something eventually, in order to achieve it.
I am not practicing what i preach so often, so her winning was a reminder that i should act on thinking ahead
Also, to magnify the effect of owning something, you must relate the feeling of already owning it to winning a lottery
So, with the case of my colleague, her scream in excitement before her number was announced was a calling
When you carry the thoughts, emotions & feeling that you already own success, you attain success
Try this, and if it fail you - try this again. (Always remember that when we doubt our thoughts to become reality, all that accumulated law of attractions will immediately diminished to zero)
i am digressing again (i do this ever so often.. haix)
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Published: Friday, 22nd July 2016
Venue: Badisches Landesmuseum, Karslruhe, Germany
Date: November 10, 2016 - November 12, 2016
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The 24th Annual Conference of the Network of European Museum Organisations (NEMO), entitled 'Money Matters: The Economic Value of Museums', will take place in Karlsruhe, Germany, from 10 to 12 November 2016. Read More
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Amarapura monastery, Mandalay Province, Myanmar. Every day the monks gather at 10am carrying the offerings they collected early morning. Rice, sweets, fruits, some money. Women volunteer as cooks, monks arrive all together with their bowls, take some food, sit silently to eat the only meal of the day . Then they return to the dorms to pray and to attend daily routine works and for a short relaxing moment.
It happens every year on the night between 1 and 2 November.
It happens in Mexico.
It happens that this very special night is called La Noche de los Muertos.
It happens that everything takes place in cemeteries where families bring
food and things to their dead
It happens that they spend hours sitting next to the graves, bringing food
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Mumbai always amazes me in that despite it's official population of 18.5 million (unofficially much more) it still can be quite small.
Yesterday evening, heeding the commands of the Boss's rumbling stomach (her tape worm being just as demanding as mine); we headed down to Andheri, one of Mumbai's western suburbs, about 12 kms from where we are currently staying, to visit a famous Parsi Bakery. Parsees being the Zoroastrian immigrants from Iran who migrated to India around the 8th or 10th century AD and known for running nice bakeries.
A couple of hours later when back home, stomachs full of chicken and mutton patties, the Boss got a message on Facebook from her ex Mumbai school friend who now lives in Singapore. "Were you in Andheri around 7 o'clock this evening?" she asked. "My brother said he saw you crossing the road"!!
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If you are an architect or engineer and you need training of any kind, myriad sources of information are available. Architects can look first to the American Institute of Architects (AIA). If not there, they can always turn to one of the for-profit A/E industry consulting firms such as PSMJ or ZweigWhite.
Engineers may have even more choices. Depending on their specialty within the profession, they could consult the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC), Structural Engineers Institute (SEI), and so on.
Industry marketers have the Society for Marketing Professional Services (SMPS). Technical staff can contact one of the big software providers – Autodesk or Bentley. Even organizations with a broader audience, such as the Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM) or Construction Financial Managers Association (CFMA), offer resources for A/E staff in their specific areas of expertise.
With all these training and information sources (and more) out there, who needs another? What does the Association of A/E Business Leaders (AEBL) offer the industry that all these sources can't provide?
The answer lies in a few key words in AEBL's mission statement – "AEBL is an unbiased, not-for-profit, member-supported organization that exists to strengthen and support the A/E industry by promoting best practices, corporate stewardship, effective leadership and free exchange of ideas."
"Unbiased, not-for-profit, member-supported." Every group and company dedicated to any aspect of business management or the A/E industry has an agenda. This is not a criticism; it is a fact. Each group's agenda makes it what it is. For example, the AIA exists to promote the best interests of its member architects, a job it does well. For-profit companies exist to make money. For each organization, there is an undertone to everything they do that helps drive their agenda.
AEBL is not agenda-free; it wants to gain members and improve its offerings. It wants events to draw well, primarily because the sessions are better for everyone when they do. Financially, its minimum goal is to break even so it can survive and grow.
But AEBL has no bias toward any profession, role or discipline. It is not trying to make anyone rich and it isn't preoccupied with cross selling or product pushing. Board member John Cowdery, who moderates a session called Key Operations Metrics for AEBL's flagship training program "Step Up to Leadership (SUTL)," says, "This is the only forum where they're not trying to sell you something."
"Strengthen and support the A/E industry." The key term is "A/E." AEBL is the only not-for-profit group that targets the full breadth and depth of the A/E industry – all disciplines, sizes, management levels and roles.
Christopher Parsons, founder and president of technology consulting firm Knowledge Architecture, Inc., wrote on his blog, "I've consistently seen a great mix of CEOs, COOs, CFOs, marketing and human resources directors, project managers, architects and engineers from A/E firms of all sizes at AEBL events. The cross-functional, cross-discipline discussion is what makes the roundtables so compelling. Attending the events is a great way to network with your peers, partners and competition."
By encompassing the entire A/E industry, AEBL offers a comprehensive range of viewpoints, while reducing the likelihood of competitive pressure inherent in the professional societies.
"Best practices, corporate stewardship, effective leadership and free exchange of ideas." AEBL is all about improving the ability to manage, lead and succeed through effective business practice. But the "free exchange of ideas" is what makes this possible. AEBL's focus on honest, open dialogue truly differentiates the organization.
Matt Henry, CEO of transportation consulting firm Fehr & Peers and moderator of the SUTL session Developing a Vision, says, "The unique aspect of AEBL is that it is industry practitioners sharing real stories of what they are actually doing in their organizations."
AEBL's predecessor, the Professional Services Management Association (PSMA), flourished in the 1990s and early 2000s before losing its way and contracting significantly. Pockets of PSMA chapters continued to thrive, however, illustrating that the industry's need for a broad, unbiased organization never waned.
At its core, AEBL is people from all corners of the A/E industry fearlessly sharing ideas with the singular goal of helping to improve the management abilities of its members, its session participants and the industry as a whole. It is a unique resource that offers industry leaders and future leaders the greatest opportunity to gain practical knowledge and insight through proven management techniques, without the distraction of high-pressure sales, professional prejudice or ulterior motive.
No other professional organization or company can honestly make this claim – there is simply nothing else out there like AEBL.
And while this asset would be welcome in any industry, it is absolutely essential for architects and engineers (and planners, environmental scientists, etc.) who so often struggle with the business aspects of running a business. For all these reasons, AEBL more than validates its existence within the spectrum of A/E industry groups and resources.
AEBL's Step Up To Leadership is ongoing in Orange County – the next session is June 3 (2pm – 4pm) at Harris Associates in Irvine, where Laurie Dreyer will moderate a session on workplace trends – and scheduled for a two-day session June 17-18 at the office of Merrick & Company in Aurora, Colorado.


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There are so many great songs …
… and we'd love to sing 'em all but have settled for quality and an eclectic mix instead! It's always been recognised that the old standards lend themselves to the particular genre of 4-part a cappella harmony – all that lovely stuff from the 20s through to the 60s sung by so many great vocalists. We perform a good selection from these years, including: Manhattan, Sway, South Rampart Street Parade (very exciting!) & from the '70s, a 10 part arrangement of the ELO's Mr Blue Sky. We are privileged to have some brilliant arrangers in our Barbershop Societies today and thoroughly enjoy singing what they've accomplished with modern songs, including: Coldplay's Fix You and Keane's Somewhere Only We Know through to Leonard Cohen's Hallelujah (though not all the verses …) and Billy Joel's And So It Goes. We've even got a bit of Tchaikovsky in there with the Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy!
We all love our two most current convention songs; You don't own me and Don't know why, again arranged for us by Dr Liz Garnett
With all the songs in our current repertoire, plus several more from our in-house quartet 'Free Range', and small group 'RhythmMix' you can be assured that we can put forward a varied and well balanced programme for you. And, in addition, there's our Christmas programme of carols and seasonal songs – all the favourites for this special time of year.


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Part of the reason a lot of us read fantasy or science fiction is that undeniable attraction of escaping from this world into another. Whether it's stepping through the looking glass or climbing through a wardrobe door there's something absolutely magical about immersing yourself wholly into a well-imagined reality. As a teenager I loved Anne McCaffrey's Pern - I dreamed of dragons! And such worlds can be almost addictive for some people - just ask those who suffered post-Avatar depression at the dismay at not being able to access Pandora in real life - or those who prefer an alternate reality game lifestyle than the every day monotony. The one thing all of these mediums have in common which is SO attractive is an absolutely compelling world . . .so you need someone who's really good at worldbuilding!
But what makes a creator of worlds? And how difficult can it be to share your vision with others? And then allow them to participate in and even add to it? We asked Adrian Tchaikovsky - author of the long-running Shadows of the Apt series what it takes to build your own reality and then open the gates and let the rest of the world in.
After ten novels your world is incredibly detailed and 'real' – how do you keep track of it all?
To a certain extent I keep it in my head, and I think I just have the sort of mind that retains that sort of detail, that in almost any other walk of life would be useless. It is a very geeky memory to have – it's the sort of thing that sets people arguing about tiny, tiny details of obscure Star Trek episodes or Doctor Who tie-in novels. On the other hand, I've had to go delving back through my own books for various odds and ends of lore, and sometimes I wish I kept better notes.
What do you find the most enjoyable thing about your worldbuilding – and the least?
I think I love working at the race/culture level most of all. Not just the different kinden, but the way that they've split off into various different strands. So you have the Collegiate Beetles, who come from a background of well-meaning and often patronising philanthropy, and the Helleren Beetles, who are a rather modern 1% / 99% of greed and industry balanced by squalid slums for the poor, but you also have the Mynans who are more of a warrior breed, like Ants; you have the Solarnese who ape Spider elegance and finery; the Khanaphir are still living five hundred years in the past as the slaves of magicians they've not seen for twenty generations; and of course there are the Beetles of the Empire, who are hardy and ingenious opportunists thriving in the shadow of the Wasps. They are all the same kinden, but moulded into very different ways of life by the twists of history and evolution – then you have individuals from all of these cultures, and some of them exemplify those virtues, whilst others play completely against them.
It's that level of detail where the culture isn't the race, the individual isn't the culture, that gives me most joy.
As for the least enjoyable aspect, I think it's just all the things I've not been able to show. There are large swathes of the kinden's world where stories are being told, but stories that just don't touch closely enough on the main action to make it to the page – there are entire kinden we never hear of.
Have you enjoyed the level of contribution your fans have made to your world through short stories and artwork?
I love it. I think it's a tremendous accolade, as a writer, when someone wants to show their love of a series in that way. I've had artwork, I've had a fan-made wiki for the series, I've had fan fiction (and where possible I'm always for making that canon) – I've even had Shadows of the Apt embroidery . Writing is a trade where you don't necessarily get much feedback – most people who pick up a book don't let you know how it moved them. It's always nice to know that your words have meant something to people.
What do you think people get out of contributing to someone else's vision of a universe?
If there's a world that has reached out to you and fired your imagination, then it can be hard to leave, just because the author hasn't got the next book out the moment you put the current one down. When I was younger, before I started writing seriously for publication, I wasn't aware of the idea of fan fiction, but I reckon if I had been, I would have participated in it. And all writing is good practice, of course. I think that, because readers in our genre do become very invested in worlds, fan fiction also allows them a control and ownership of that world, for their own pleasure, that's a step beyond reading. It makes them a part of the tapestry, so that this thing that's important to them becomes theirs, in a unique way.
If you could create a piece of fan art or a short story for another fantasy author's world – whose would it be?
Now you're asking. Back when I was just starting to write it would probably be the Dragonlance world – I loved the original Weiss and Hickman novels. Now? If I didn't think that China Miéville would hit me with a big stick I'd say New Crobuzon, because that's a fascinatingly rich and diverse world full of all sorts of races and characters and social issues that could stand some revisiting.
Stephen Hunt's Jackelian series has a similar breadth and living feel to it – I think for me that's the important thing: in order to move me to contribute, there would have to be a setting with sufficient depth and detail that new stories could be extrapolated from what was written – there would have to be a logic and plausibility to the world, and there would have to be space.
Adrian's Shadows of the Apt website has lots of additional material about his world, including maps, fan art and short stories. It's a great example of a world started by one author and embellished and contributed to by others. What about you? Tell us what your favourite world is and which you'd like to contribute some worldbuilding to.


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Wilson is always left behind at the end.
Alone in the theater, he is waist deep in velvet chairs, all patrons discharged into the aortic pumping of a New York City evening.
The last systole of music ascends to the rafters and all conversation absorbs into the carpeted floor.
Molly Hill lives, writes, and runs a lot of trail miles in her home state of Minnesota, even in the winter.


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Healthcare Directory—Thomas J. Madejski MD
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If you are uninsured or underinsured, or need a referral to a doctor or dentist, call our Affordable Health Line at 585-328-7000. Depending on your income and household size, we can help you qualify for Child Health Plus, Family Health Plus, Medicaid, Healthy New York, EPIC, or the RPCN Community Health Care Plan. If you are not eligible for any of these plans, we will help you identify other healthcare access options to meet your needs. For more information, visit www.rpcn.org.
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This year, try making a DIY Father's Day gifts! While it's certainly convenient to get a store-bought gift for Father's Day, they rarely have the charm that comes with homemade presents. Instead of buying something, make one of these 10 DIY Father's Day Gifts that are easy enough for preschoolers.
1.Mustache Mug
Head to the dollar store for a cheap, plain porcelain mug. Then, hand it over to your kids along with a sharpie and a mustache stencil. Encourage your kids to draw a mustache or two or five on the mug, giving it personality.
2. Sketch A Shirt
Affordable and undecorated shirts are available from craft stores like Michael's. Purchase one or two and let your kids decorate a shirt for dad. Encourage them to draw their favorite animal or write something special like "I Love Dad" or "World's Best Dad."
3. Candy Gram
Let your kids use the names of candy bars and sweet treats to make dad a candy gram. By using candy bar names, they can be as loving or as corny as they wish. When it comes to DIY Father's Day gifts, this idea is a two in one since it features a sweet message as well as goodies.
4. Can Coasters
This is the perfect Father's Day gift for older kids. It also involves recycling since the present requires used cans, making it environmentally friendly as well.
5. Suitcase Handle Covers
If your kids have a dad who travels, then encourage them to create suitcase handle covers. This will make it easy for their father to locate his bags when he's waiting for them at baggage claim.
6. Leather Bracelet
A braided leather bracelet is sure to make this year's Father's Day gift a special one. Your kids can make him one in his favorite colors. He'll love this wearable reminder.
7. Gift Vouchers
Print gift vouchers and encourage your kids to fill them out with helpful things that they can do for dad. This may include pulling weeds, cleaning up the kitchen or giving dad a foot massage. If you have a Cricut machine, then cut out coupons using it. Also, check out the Cricut site for more ideas and products.
8. Desk Organizer
DIY Father's Day gifts can be creative and practical. If dad has a desk job or a home office, then your kids might enjoy making him a desk organizing system. The nice thing about this homemade craft is that if you have more than one child, each kid can make his or her own organizer.
9. Clay Creation
Purchase molding clay from your local craft store and let your kids make something for dad. A clay dish can be something nostalgic and handy since dad can use it to hold coins or other small knickknacks.
10. Pinecone Owls
Fun Father's Day gift Ideas include making pinecone owls. These cute creations are sure to brighten up daddy's office or his nightstand.
DIY Father's Day gift ideas came from Dodo Burd and Parents.