text: Press Release F5 Networks Announces CFO Plans to Resign Company reaffirms guidance for third quarter of fiscal 2005 June 13, 2005 F5 Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ: FFIV) -- F5 Networks announced today that Steve Coburn, senior vice president of Finance and chief financial officer, plans to resign from the company in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2005. Coburn, who joined the company in June 2001, said his decision was based on personal considerations and that he has no immediate plans to seek other employment. "When I took on my responsibilities as F5's CFO in the summer of 2001 it was a challenging time for the company," Coburn said. "During the subsequent four years, I've had the privilege of working with an exceptional executive team that has succeeded in building a highly effective business model and has put the company on a solid growth track. Among the accomplishments I am personally proud of is developing a strong and flexible Finance organization with the talent, expertise and discipline necessary to manage the financial aspects of the business and support the company's continued growth. Having done that, I believe it's an opportune time for me to begin a transition I've contemplated for some time." Commenting on the many contributions Coburn has made to the F5 organization, president and chief executive officer John McAdam said those contributions went beyond his responsibilities as CFO. "In addition to Steve's key role in building a solid financial foundation for the company, his oversight of human resources, information technology and investor relations has had a major impact on the company's growth and in raising awareness of F5 in financial markets. Throughout his tenure, I've enjoyed working with Steve personally and professionally, and I will be sorry to see him go. At the same time, I'm confident that the organizations and processes Steve has put in place will make it easy to recruit a strong successor." With the announcement of Coburn's planned departure, McAdam said he believed it was appropriate to set aside the company's policy of not updating financial guidance for the current quarter. "Although we have three important weeks left in the third quarter, business to date is tracking with our expectations. As we expected, sales in Japan are experiencing seasonal weakness, reflecting the first quarter of Japan's fiscal year, and will be down sequentially from the prior quarter. Also as expected, we have seen strong results in North America, Europe and Asia-Pacific. As a result, we are reaffirming the revenue and earnings guidance we provided in our second quarter earnings release and conference call on April 20. " On April 20, the company set a third quarter revenue target of $70 million to $72 million, with an earnings target of $0.33 to $0.34 per diluted share. "Looking out a bit further," McAdam added, "we continue to see our pipeline of business strengthening as we move toward Q4." Conference Call John McAdam and Steve Coburn will hold a conference call today, Monday, June 13, at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time (1:30 p.m. Pacific Time) to discuss the information contained in this release. Call in numbers: 1-800-619-0355 (US and Canada) and 210-234-0001 (international); conference passcode: F5 Networks. To listen to the webcast, go to the F5 Investor Relations Events Calendar. About F5 Networks F5 enables organizations to successfully deliver business-critical applications and gives them the greatest level of agility to stay ahead of growing business demands. As the pioneer and global leader in Application Traffic Management, F5 continues to lead the industry by driving more intelligence into the network to deliver advanced application agility. F5 products ensure the secure and optimized delivery of applications to any user - anywhere. Through its flexible and cohesive architecture, F5 delivers unmatched value by dramatically improving the way organizations serve their employees, customers and constituents, while lowering operational costs. The company is headquartered in Seattle, Washington with offices worldwide. For more information go to www.f5.com Forward Looking Statements Statements in this press release concerning revenue and earnings targets for the third quarter of fiscal 2005 and other statements that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements. 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Council of Churches want early preparation for 2017 elections
(elbcradio.com/Aug. 18, 2015)-The Liberia Council of Churches (LCC) Vice President wants Liberians to begin preparing for the 2017 general and Presidential Elections.
Rev. Kortu Brown said: "The 2017 elections are crucial, because it would be the first-ever peaceful transition since 1944."
He made the statement recently when he addressed the 17th Anniversary of the New Water in the Desert Assembly in Brewerville, outside the Liberian Capital, Monrovia.
The LCC Vice President said preparation is critical to the proper management of the transition process to avoid chaos and confusion.
"The elections will determine whether Liberia moves forward or backward," Rev. Brown noted.
Rev. Brown then urged the Liberian Government and people to ensure an effective political transition before and after the elections.

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43 years have passed since Warner Brothers Jungle Habitat© closed its gates for the last time. After all this time, people still fondly remember this special place in West Milford, NJ. Take a step back to a groovier time, when safari animals roamed (kinda) wild in the woods of West Milford. Remember, animals always have the right of way. Maintain a speed limit of 10 mph and stay to the right if you're moving slowly! While prowling along the Jungle trails, keep your car radio tuned to station W-I-L-D, 640 on the AM dial so you can hear about what you're seeing.
This covered van was used for special group tours and V.I.P.s. It even had air conditioning; a rare treat for 1972.
All visitors to the Habitat received a cassette tape and a cassette player upon entering the park. This is an audio file of the contents of that cassette. Best cassingle ever!
In May of 2014 we put the call out to find the missing Jungle Habitat entry way sign. Within one week and 1,400 hits you delivered! This sign was made after the first season the park opened. The metal sign which initially graced the entryway was replaced. The metal sign is only visible in the Warner Brothers press film from opening season (and countless family photos from the summer of 1972). The metal one has also been found. This plywood gem was taken by a group of Ringwood hooligans who remain my favorite archivists of local history.
To answer the question, "How's it hanging?"
The sign comes out once a year for special occasions, here it is in its native state. We finally learned the whereabouts of the metal sign! It has taken many years and many questions, but now we know! Photos are coming soon with a blog post on the story.
If you have a good story, hit the CONTACT US page and start typing!
I've been told I talk too much, so this is the spot to catch up on what's new in written form. We welcome your comments and suggestions for future topics. You're going to get a random smattering of silliness, so be prepared. 90% history, 10% fun. Upcoming events on the Jungle Habitat property are on the "Habitat Happenings" page. Link to it here
The upper parking lot today. Where are all of those cars? It was built to have a 4,000 car capacity.
I wanted to give credit to some of the people who have helped me move this forward in one way or another. Gathering photos, information and memorabilia for a park that closed almost 40 years ago is a collaborative (and daunting!) process. While there are too many contributors to list all by name, my sincere thanks and gratitude go out to everyone.
Here are a few deserving special recognition:
Mr. Rafael de la Sierra - Vice President of Warner Brothers Jungle Habitat & Chairman, President and Chief Executive of the Cosmos Soccer Club.
The de la Sierra family for welcoming me to discuss the park's history.
The Township of West Milford Planning Board for humoring my repeat OPRA data requests.
The Township of West Milford Police Department for solving the security related mysteries.
The West Milford Museum and its dedicated staff for keeping the Habitat (and other things West Milford) alive.
Cousin Phil for his digital mixology
The Computer Whisperer for helping me decipher all of those damned PDFs!
Harry Applegate - the official Six Flags historian/site admin of the Great Adventure History page for seeking out information that has long since evaporated into thin air. I appreciate your efforts!


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Monday, 30 March 2015
Pico's Cycling - Tales of the Road April 2015 Vol. 3 No. 4
This is our spring edition of Pico's Cycling - Tales of the Road although it is still winter as I prepare this. I look forward to a new year of cycling and writing. Several articles this month focus on the season.
March was another successful month. Solid readership in spite of continued problems with our Internet connection. We are finding ways around the issue but it would be nice to just have the technicians come and fix it.
Going forward we are planning to introduce articles highlighting certain cycling sites, events and personalities. The ideas are still developing so there is not final form but we know it will add some additional variety to our content. We also hope to make cycling book reviews a more common event in our pages.
In This Issue
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Springing Into Cycling
Spring is here in the northern hemisphere and it is time to break out your bikes and ride, if you haven't been riding through the winter weather that is. Quick checklist here to make sure your ride is ready for action.
Scenic Rollercoaster
My after college trek continues up the California coast. Beautiful scenic coastline between Big Sur and Carmel-By-The-Sea. The cover photo above is from this part of the tour and ranks as my favourite bike tour photo outside of family pictures.
Bear Country
Cycling in black bear and grizzly country can be a little intimidating but it doesn't have to be. This article provides important information on riding and camping with the big fellas in the neighbourhood.
Why Would I Dope?
With all the doping scandals in the sport, some people seem to think that all cyclists are culprits. As stupid as that sounds, here is my refutation of the notion.
Captain Underwear
I can be very focused and sometimes I can be unaware of how foolish I might look. I look back at this whole episode with amusement. Hopefully my readers will see it in that same light.
That's it for another month here. Jack expects to be back next month. Been a crazy busy winter that wasn't supposed to last this long. Spring is so welcome. Until next month, be happy and safe in your travels.
Springing Into Cycling
By Pico Triano
Photos: Pico Triano
For some of our readers that moment has already arrived. Since we are read internationally, some of our readers never experience this moment. What I'm talking about is the moment that the weather has finally cleared enough to pull out your bike and put your feet to pedals for the first time in many months. That moment hasn't yet arrived as I write this. Our road is still under more than a metre of snow and ice. The temperature rose above freezing yesterday and will again today. I know it's coming and will it ever be welcome.
In New Brunswick where I live, it has been a record breaking winter. We didn't just beat the old record for accumulation on the ground. We destroyed it. The old record was 109 cm and at one point this winter we had 147 cm on the ground. It got cold and stayed cold and let's not even talk about the wind. Even with a fat bike there are places where I could have sunk all the way to my saddle in the snow. Part of me is glad there wasn't the option to ride through this winter.
As a Canadian cyclist, spring is always special for me. That first day I grab my bike and ride any direction. I hop my bike over potholes, curbs and sometimes just for the feeling of it. Bursts of speed mixed with lazy weaving are also things I like to do on that first ride. Might even pop wheelies. The bike and my old bones feel frisky. Even when I rode through the winter there is always that day when it really feels like spring. I don't feel the struggle with the elements. I'm just riding free and having fun.
Here's a few quick tips to make sure your ride is ready for that moment.
- Service your brakes. It's great to be able to go but you have to be able to stop.
- Make sure your drive train is properly adjusted and lubricated. If, heaven forbid, your ride is stored where the elements can get at it, nothing strips off oil and grease like snow, unless of course it's snow mixed with salt.
- Make sure everything else on your bike is tight and properly adjusted.
- Check your tires and tubes. Don't just make sure there is enough air in them. Rubber can deteriorate. I've had an old weathered tire split along the bead. Not a lot of fun. A patch kit and basic tools won't save you from walking with that type of tire failure.
Scenic Rollercoaster
By Pico Triano
Photos: Pico Triano
The California coastline running from Ragged Point to Carmel-By-The-Sea is exceptionally beautiful. I would have gotten even more pictures but the there was fog to deal with in the morning and later in the day I was dog tired.
If you read last months Finding My Rhythm, you would know I left Ragged Point behind schedule. It didn't turn out to be a big issue. Not that I made good time mind you. It seems I pedalled maybe a third of my riding time that day. The other two thirds were either walking the bike up steep hills (I didn't have a cheater gear for hill climbing on my 12 speed) or screaming down the other side.
Throughout the day I was grateful to be travelling north. The road wasn't too bad but I could picture myself being punted off the edge by one of the frequent RV's travelling the route. RV's do scare me on tour. They're nice enough people but some of them worked their entire life hard so they can enjoy their retirement. While working to save money they drove a sub-compact and now with those driving skills they're driving something the size of a bus. In places, that looked like one rough painful rocky tumble down to the Pacific.
There was a place where it looked like a small creek emptied into the Pacific Ocean. I wrote into a novel manuscript that a young couple followed it upstream on their bikes to a pool and picturesque wilderness campsite. Total fiction. If the book is published, there is no need to go looking for that spot because you won't find it.
My campsite at the end of the day was far less hospitable. If I recall correctly it was off a gravel turn out. I am bless with the ability to sleep on just about any surface when I'm tired. In the morning I may have a few kinks to work out but otherwise I'm okay. Granted I'm ageing and it doesn't work out quite that conveniently any more.
From there I left the scenic coastline and headed into the more heavily populated territory around San Francisco.
This story is a serial. If you wish to read the beginning, you can find it here: http://picoscycling.blogspot.ca/2015/01/it-begins.html
This story is a serial. If you wish to read the beginning, you can find it here: http://picoscycling.blogspot.ca/2015/01/it-begins.html
Cycling In Bear Country
By Pico Triano
Photos: Pixabay
I live in black bear country. Spring means the big fella is waking up and he/she is hungry. We've never been troubled by our bear population even though we live so close to them. Every fall they gorge themselves before the big sleep and one of their favourite haunts is an old apple tree half a click further down our undesignated road. We live closer to the bears than other people.
The only kind of bear that hunts humans is the polar bear. They are a separate issue and this article is not giving advice on dealing with them. Most bears are shy of humans and will make every effort to avoid us. Your chances of being attacked by a bear while riding your bike even in bear country is remote.
Wilderness camping or stealth camping while touring may increase your chances of being attacked but doesn't have to. Your camping habits, dare I call them skills, can make a huge difference. Here is my list of basic rules for touring in bear country.
- Don't feed the bears. Their primary focus is on finding food. Feed them and they will see you as a food source and will seek food from you. Why anyone would want to feed bears up close and personal in the wild is beyond my comprehension. Just don't say you weren't told.
- Don't smell like food. Bears can smell food from a long way off. If you're touring, eat supper on the road before you find a campsite for the night. The wise thing is to eat your supper a good fifteen minutes to half an hour before you're done riding for the day. Store your food and anything that has a strong scent (including toothpaste, soap and deodorant) downwind from your campsite preferably hung up out of reach from bears. Here is a link showing the proper technique: http://www.algonquinpark.on.ca/visit/recreational_activites/black-bear-safety-rules.php It is a good idea to store your not so fresh laundry and garbage there as well.
- Make your wilderness toilet downwind from your camp as well. Why you would do this anywhere else is beyond me as well. The smell of human excrement will scare off small animals, but not the big guys at the top of the food chain.
- Make noise. My older children go for long wilderness walks. We're a big family and have developed strong voices just to be heard. Loud conversation is often enough to keep bears away. If a bear chances into your camp, you'll probably be left undisturbed but yelling and banging things like pots and pans together will often send the intruder packing.
- Carry bear repellent spray. It's like pepper spray on steroids. I say carry the stuff even though you will be unlikely to ever actually use it on a bear. It's wise to be prepared just in case. As a side note, bear spray will work on aggressive dogs and other unwanted visitors.
Why Would I Dope?
By Pico Triano
Photos: Pixabay, Shawn Whitelaw
Doping tied to professional cycling has been run through the press so much in recent years, we're all sick and tired of it. It was an issue long before the Lance Armstrong era, although some seem to think it wasn't. Riders were doping back when Greg Lemond won his first tour and before. The fact that people exist who are willing to cheat predates sport. To be perfectly honest there are probably riders who are still doing it in spite of the heightened stigma. The problem is NOT unique to cycling. Sadly somehow all this has poisoned some people's view of cyclists in general. I ride a bicycle therefore I must somehow have been a doper/cheater. That view is ridiculous.
I love riding my bike because it has always given me a sense of freedom, because I can get where I need to go. It is good for my health and keeps me in exceptional physical condition for my age. I enjoy the time spent with family when I'm riding with my wife and children. It also saves me money on gasoline. Where pray tell does performance enhancing drugs fit into that? Let's look at some potential "benefits".
I could go faster. My answer to that is, so what? I'm a Clydesdale and a slow rider at that. I've been passed on my bicycle by someone's grandmother. I've accepted this. I don't think doping would make me competitive against any kind of legitimate race competition. It isn't that I have no inclination toward competition. I'm quite proud of the shear mileage I manage and the conditions under which I manage it. I just don't really care who does it better. I just don't have the physical build or talent to be a great bicycle racer. For those that do, in my prime, I likely could have made you look bad on the basketball court.
I could have a more sculpted physique. We'll, I'm not a professional athlete. I don't have time to try and look like one. I still weigh the same as I did in my college basketball playing days and I'm over fifty. I can still do most of the things I enjoy with exception of playing competitive basketball at any level but that is a back issue that no drug is going to fix. In that regard I think I'm doing all right. I doubt I would gain anything on the physical attractiveness scale either. I was born with this face. Besides my brother-in-law is a two time Quebec body building champion. One thing my wife never wanted in a partner - was a body builder. Incidentally I out weigh him by thirty pounds.
I honestly can't think of any other potential benefit for a regular person.
Captain Underwear
By Pico Triano
Photos: Pixabay
As a college student back in the eighties, one of the our requirements was to have a number of physical education credits to get our degrees. Our gym uniform consisted of a purple t-shirt, white shorts and white socks (no stripes allowed). The shorts were very high quality and seems to outlast every other pair of shorts I owned.
Toward the end of my college career I progressively travelled more and more by bicycle. Those shorts of course came with. The further I toured the more I tried to travel light. I brought minimal clothes with, which of course always included those shorts.
Washing clothes on tour got done whenever I could find a laundromat. For me it was always the same routine. I washed everything except the underwear I was wearing and my white shorts. Those would get washed separately at the next opportunity. Boxer wearing Americans will immediately see the problem with this. Being a Canadian though, I didn't quite make the same connection. Canadian men and boys embraced coloured underwear long before their American counterparts. I remember going to summer camp in Minnesota. You could separate the Canadians from the Americans based on the colour of their underwear.
The laundry wasn't the only time I stripped down to those shorts. I had no problem washing in public as long as I was wearing my gym shorts, after all I was decent. I did notice people looking at me funny though but just shrugged it off. People stare when you're travelling by bicycle anyway. Being regarded as a bit eccentric stopped bothering me a long time ago. Keep in mind I was attending college and cycling in California not Canada.
Then came the day I had to run from my dorm to the local grocery store. I couldn't find anything but a white t-shirt to wear with my white gym shorts. My only thought was that some one might think I just stepped off the tennis court. When I got there I ran into one of my basketball teammates who loudly greeted me with, "Pico! What are you doing here in your underwear?" In that moment it all became clear to me.
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This week's challenge: No Coloring! You can use different colored ink pads, but no coloring "in". That means no markers, colored pencils, chalks, etc.
Well, I bought this Bo Bunny paper originally for my Daily December album. Since I haven't used it...thought I would be more productive and use it for a card. I seriously can't remember the last time I created a card without my Copics...(I actually can, my dad's retirement card, lol) so making this was actually a real challenge for me. And I made another matching tag this week.
Paper: Pink Paislee
Stamps: Amuse
Pink Paislee Mistletoe Press Ons, K&Co Chipboard Snowflake
Paper: SU Cardstock, Bo Bunny
Stamps: Amuse
K&Co Chipboard Snowflake, Pink Paislee Mistletoe Borderlines
Mr. Linky Note: Please link directly to the blog post or gallery page where we can view/comment on your creation and not just the generic link to your blog. To get the full url, click the title of your blog post (which will load a page that has just that post on it), then copy and paste the URL into the Mr. Linky form. Thanks and please still post a comment so I know you added a card!
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How to Edit Images in Adobe Fireworks CS6
After you have an image open in Adobe Fireworks CS6, you can start editing it. The editing features in Fireworks are similar to those in Photoshop but aren't as extensive. You can do many basic tasks in Fireworks, but you should perform most of your in-depth retouching in Photoshop.
How to crop images in Fireworks CS6
Unwanted image data is a bad thing for web graphics because it takes up valuable space and also the user's time when downloading. Follow these steps to eliminate unwanted image areas:
Select the Crop tool from the Select area of the Tools panel or from the Image Editing panel.
Click and drag to select the area you want to keep when the crop is complete.
Press the Enter or Return key.
The image is cropped to the selected area.
If you're working with a wireframe of a larger web page design, you may want to export only a small portion — for example, to export just the navigational tools, not the rest of the page. To crop only when exporting, follow these steps:
Click and hold the Crop tool to select the Export Area tool.
Click and drag to select the area you want to keep when the image is exported.
Double-click in the middle of the cropped area.
The Image Preview window appears, offering you the opportunity to set export settings for this section of your image.
Choose your export settings.
You can select a Format GIF, JPEG, PNG, WBMP, or TIFF setting from the Format drop-down list in the upper-right area of the Image Preview dialog box or use the Options, File, and Animation tabs on the left to set up custom export options.
Click Export.
The selected area is exported to a location you choose, and you return to your image, which is still intact.
How to clone images in Fireworks CS6
The Rubber Stamp tool works much like the Clone Stamp tool in Photoshop. Follow these steps to clone (copy) pixels in Fireworks:
Select the Rubber Stamp tool in the Bitmap section of the Tools panel.
Hold down the Alt (Windows) or Option (Mac) key and click the part of the image you want to clone.
Position the mouse pointer over the area where you want the cloned pixels to appear and start painting.
The cloned pixels appear in the image area.
As you paint, follow the marker for the source; it moves simultaneously with the mouse pointer. You can use the Properties panel to change brush attributes.


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Just like our President, I don't yet have a strategy with regard to ISIS. I'm not even sure whether they're worth defeating.
The fact that President Obama has refused to be rushed by the media into taking action is refreshing; then again, it's typical Obama restraint that at other times is so frustrating. When our troops' lives and billions of dollars are on the line, his restraint is atypical of balls-to-the-wall Presidents trying to look tough, and who pay for it with the nation's credit card and somebody else's children.
Pop quiz: How many fighters does ISIS have? You probably don't know. If you nevertheless feel we must defeat ISIS, little facts like this one are important.
Spot check: If there were no YouTube videos or reports of ISIS carving off Westerners' heads, would you feel the same way about them? The answer is probably no. So is emotion -- or revulsion, as the case may be -- a proper basis for going to war?
My impression is that many Americans -- driven by FOX and talk radio -- have an ill-informed, fear-based, apocalyptic view of ISIS. Maybe ISIS is indeed worth our trouble to "take out," but let's be real: an Islamic state they are not. Al Qaeda they are not.
Because as I've said so many times before: conflict and religious extremism are encouraged by failed states, not vice-versa. ISIS is the orphan of Syria to the west and Iraq to the east, who got a huge, unexpected inheritance from its rich Uncle Sam with lots of guns who lives across the ocean.
Today I was listening to talk radio. First, Rush Limbaugh. He was slamming Obama's "no strategy yet" statement, naturally, but also Obama's caveat that we cannot "perpetually" destroy ISIS: as soon as we would leave, they would reconstitute. "Can you imagine FDR telling the American public that we couldn't perpetually defeat Nazi Germany?" Rush asked, incredulous, in perpetual outrage mode.
Bam. Rush hit one of my pet peeves: comparing everything with Nazis and WWII. Hell, Russia's president Putin is doing it right now, comparing Ukraine's army's actions against terrorists in its own country to the actions of Nazis in the siege of Leningrad. Crazy, right? Well it's crazy here, too.
Because ISIS is not a state. They may have pretensions or plans to statehood, but a state they are not. There is no infrastructure of theirs to blow up -- they'd probably blow it up first, just for the hits on YouTube. They have no political apparatus -- they are strictly a paramilitary organization. And ISIS has none of the other trappings of a state with which we'd go to war and eventually have to make peace with.
Incidentally, Obama is right: ISIS can be hurt or even crippled by the U.S., but with failing states and the ensuing anarchy in Syria and Iraq, not to mention volunteers from all over the world, and donations from our "allies" the Saudis, ISIS surely would come back. Indeed, they are not Nazi Germany. They don't intend to rebuild anything or hold any borders. All ISIS needs to do is re-arm.
So we should be careful about declaring war on groups of irregular soldiers with tons of outside support, some of it from our "allies." The U.S. is the most powerful and richest country on Earth; when we bend down to crush an ant, suddenly that ant gains status.
Do we really want to grant ISIS such "enemy" status? Methinks that is exactly what ISIS wants, that's why they're executing our citizens after demanding ridiculous ransoms they know that nobody will pay. ISIS wants the U.S. to get involved. Hey, there's no better recruiting and donations tool than the Great Satan as your adversary.
I mean, think for a second without emotion. Let's say the U.S. declares war on ISIS. Then we wipe them off the battlefield, winning every fight along the way.Then we go home, or leave yet another small training and security force in Iraq. And then... two months later ISIS is back. It doesn't matter in what guise. Nevertheless they're back on YouTube, back to taking hostages, back to seizing unprotected villages in the desert, whatever. Suddenly -- and this is important -- ISIS can say that it "defeated" the United States. It wasn't destroyed. All ISIS has to do to win is live, in whatever form, to fight another day.
Understanding that, if you were POTUS, would you want to commit yourself to total victory over ISIS in Rush Limbaugh's terms? Or would you hedge? Or would you even consider doing nothing at all? What's the upside? Does ISIS really represent a clear and present danger to the U.S.? No. To our allies? Well, yes (Iraq), no (Syria) and maybe (Saudi Arabia, et al). Meanwhile, those allies do not have armies capable of defending themselves -- they rely on the U.S.
Even worse, meanwhile, some of those allies -- cough, Saudi Arabi! cough! cough! -- spend billions exporting Wahhabist and jihadist religion all over the world that bites themselves and us in the ass.
And meanwhile, sadly, as our small attention span is captured by masked men with dull knives in the desert, a European country is being invaded for the first time since WWII by an honest-to-God scary military power. THAT'S where the WWII analogies should be drawn. THAT'S where America's attention should be.
Alas, our media loves sensation and so do we. Folks, let's be smarter and shrewder, eh?


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RADtoberfest Countdown
Top 5 reasons to contribute to RADPAC before Nov. 1
We are now in the tail end of the 2nd annual RADtoberfest, the largest fundraising event of RADPAC (the ACR's Political Action Committee). Until Nov. 1, radiologists will compete in divisions based on chapter size. The chapter with the highest number of contributors per state wins! If you have not contributed to RADPAC yet this month, you only have a couple days left. What are you waiting for? Here are the top five reasons you should contribute to RADPAC right now!
1. Contribute for your patients!
At the heart of the policies and positions of the ACR (and the backbone of RADPAC's advocacy efforts) is our guiding principle of providing the best possible care for our patients. Whether it's securing coverage for lung cancer screening or repealing the sustainable growth rate to ensure all Medicare patients get the care they need, RADPAC has been on the forefront to make sure our patients are the most important priority in Washington, D.C.
2. Protect your practice and your future as a radiologist.
As you know, the only way to be heard on Capitol Hill, is to put your money where your mouth is. There are a lot of competing interests in D.C., including insurance companies, hospitals, other medical groups, and even other specialties that are spending a lot of money to get their voices heard. Your contribution to RADPAC is the only we can get radiology's message to the people who make the policy decisions.
3. Get in on the competition!
If you're a residents or fellow, this is your time to show up your attendings and make your program proud. If residents contribute more than attendings, $500 will go to the Resident and Fellow Section. The residency program that donates the most will be recognized nationally. Attendings, make a donation to put residents back in their places!
If attendings donate more than residents, there will be a reception for attendings at the ACR 2016 meeting. And young physicians aren't left out either. Donate to RADPAC to show us why your state is the best. The state chapter with the most young physicians contributing will get $200.
4. Have a fun night at RSNA.
A contribution to RADPAC during RADtoberfest gets you an invitation to an open bar event at the MID Chicago on Nov. 30 (the Monday of RSNA). Don't miss your chance to hang out with the coolest radiologists in the country.
5. Get a neat pin!
All contributors to RADPAC will receive a red, white, and blue pin. Contribute and wear your pin with pride to show that you put your money where your mouth is to provide the best care for your patients and protect the future of Radiology.
Have I convinced you? Please donate today to make a difference for your specialty. (Note: you'll need to sign in with your ACR credentials to contribute).
By Naiim Ali, MD, radiology resident at University of Vermont Medical Center and ACR-RFS advocacy liaison/AMA delegate


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The Aes table is the first collaboration between Barber & Osgerby and Hermès. The table top is supported by four cylindrical legs and has a lipped edge along either length; its extruded profile intended to be monolithic. Cast in black bronze using a single-use mould, the table is finished with a waxed surface.


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As the name suggests this is the main business center and financial district of Honolulu. It is also home to Oahu's most historic places and famous attractions. Walking through these streets, you will immerse yourself in the rich history of Oahu.
Accommodations near Downtown Honolulu
Oahu Island hotels are often situated close to the beach, with plenty of facilities to ensure you can enjoy the perfect relaxing vacation. You'll find features such as outdoor pools, restaurants with terraces, barbecue grills, function spaces, complimentary WiFi, and fitness centers. There is a range of options for all travelers. The most popular hotel in Honolulu is the Marine Surf Deluxe Studio /free Parking/wifi16, which has been booked 5 times from our Hotels.com verified guests. Our guests also highly recommended Aston at the Executive Centre Hotel in Honolulu as it has been reserved 5 times.
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Next to the skyscrapers of the island's main business district you'll find important landmarks like the Iolani Palace, the King Kamehameha Statue, and the Aloha Tower. The Iolani Palace was the official residence of the Hawaiian Kingdom's last two monarchs from 1882 to 1893: King Kalakaua and his sister and successor, Queen Liliuokalani. Right in front you will find the King Kamehameha I Statue, a great warrior, diplomat, and leader, who united the Hawaiian Islands into one royal kingdom in 1810 after years of conflict./p>
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Honolulu International Airport (HNL) is just a few miles north of the city of Honolulu, and only 10 miles from the popular resort of Waikiki. There are plenty of taxis and private shuttles available from the airport, and these can be booked in advance so you don't need to wait around. There are also several car rental desks in the terminal. To move around the island you can rent a car, or make use of the efficient bus system called TheBus.
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Plan Your Fall Around These SEC Games
From tailgating to the final few nail-biting seconds of the game, football season brings us a thrill each and every weekend. There's nothing quite like football in the South. Southeastern Conference football is a culture of competition, to be sure, but it's also about community and tradition, two things we Southerners hold in high regard. When the air turns cool, we know to pull out our team gear, because SEC football is taking the field for thirteen long weeks. That's where you'll find us, bedecked in our team's colors, cheering for a touchdown from the bleachers (or, sometimes, the living room). Tune in or get your family to the gridiron this fall for a few of these can't-miss, legendary SEC football match-ups, all leading up to the conference championship in December. Find the full week-by-week SEC football schedule at secsports.com to ensure you never miss a game. Plan your game-watching or tailgating party in a snap with a little help from our team-inspired recipes.


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Five Steps to a Perfect Mother's Dayby Leanne Kesler on May 1, 2016 at 4:23 pm
Mother's Day (Sunday, May 8, don't forget!) is just around the corner. Planning ahead (do it now!) will make for a perfect day. It might not be picture perfect. It might even be a little unconventional. It might not even be celebrated on the day itself. But, it can be perfectly grand if you plan for it.
First, let's talk about what not to do. This is not a holiday to be an overachiever. Mom is not going to be thrilled with a stressed out child. This is not a holiday to take over the kitchen, yard or house and leave a mess. If you make breakfast, clean up. If you plant flowers, water them and sweep away the debris. In fact, if you were to clean the house and fill it with flowers, you might just be the favorite child forever.
Now, back to the five steps for creating the perfect Mother's Day.
- Plan ahead. It sounds simple, but we all know it's not. Procrastination is just far too easy. Don't be the one waiting until Saturday, May 7 (or even the night of Mother's Day). You know the holiday is coming. Stop and take care of it now.
- Create a handmade Mother's Day card. If you are artistic, she will love it. If you are not, she will love it. Promise. Either way, taking the time to create a handmade card let's her know you spent time thinking of her. Come on, she was in labor for how long? You can labor creatively for a few minutes making her a card. Hand deliver it or pop it in the mail. Just don't forget.
- Order her flowers and surprise her at work. If you don't know her favorite flower, choose a fabulous millefleur arrangement so you can give her one of every flower available. That will certainly make her day and ensure you keep your "favorite child" status.
- Call, text, e-mail and Facebook. You can't say "Happy Mother's Day" too many times. This will give Mom bragging rights over other moms, "Oh, it's my favorite child calling to say Happy Mother's Day." You win again at creating the perfect day for mom.
- Remember all the "Moms" in your world. A note, a phone call, a bouquet of flowers allows your "Bonus Mom" to feel the love, too.
For many of us, Mother's Day might not be picture perfect. The orange juice might spill at breakfast. The glue on the handmade card might squish out the edges. Thank goodness for flowers. Flowers are always beautiful, always loved and always the perfect Mother's Day gift. (Be sure you take a flower picture and share it so everyone can see your "Perfect Mother's Day".)
How do you plan to pamper Mom?


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A quick thought on the Democratic debate tonight. There will be five participants, Hillary Clinton, Bernie Sanders, Martin O'Malley, James Webb, and Lincoln Chafee. It is an extraordinarily homogenous group -- all white, all professional politicians, with the partial exception of Jim Webb, who has been a successful author and has exemplary military service. The one woman, Hillary Clinton, owes all of her professional success to her husband, the former President.
It is also a pretty old field. O'Malley is the junior at 53. On election day, Sanders would be 75, Webb 70, Clinton 69, Chafee 63.
Now contrast that with the Republican field.
- Carly Fiorina., a woman who made it to the top in business through her own efforts.
- Ben Carson, an African-American brain surgeon.
- Donald Trump, a multi-billionaire businessman.
- Ted Cruz, a Hispanic Princeton undergrad/Harvard law grad who has argued before the U.S. Supreme Court on numerous occasions.
- Marco Rubio, the Hispanic junior Senator from Florida.
- Even Jeb Bush, the most conventional white male politician of the group, is married to an Hispanic woman and speaks fluent Spanish.
It's a diverse field, with diverse backgrounds and skill sets -- women, minorities, people from outside of government. And Cruz and Rubio would both be only 45 on election day.
That's why the Democrats will try to destroy Fiorina, Carson, Rubio and Cruz. They desperately want to run against a white male, because they only strategy they have is to paint Republicans as the enemies of women and people of color. And they desperately don't want to run against new fresh faces who could argue that the Republican Party is the party of the future.


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What Others Say...
"Carol Temple has assisted me in the purchase and sale of homes on 3 occasions over the years. Her advice has always been accurate and my most recent Arlington home sold for full price within the first week. My opinion of Carol is not just because this last sale was so successful. It is because she is a professional who understands the market, understands people, inspires confidence in her judgment and she is a credit to her profession."
Judge Frank Q. Nebeker
"It certainly does not come as a surprise that Carol was recognized in 2015 as Coldwell Banker's #1 real estate sales associate for the state of Virginia. As a lender, I know that compliments coming from me might appear that I am merely trying to garner favor for business purposes, but this is the first testimonial I have ever written on behalf of an agent in the 24 years I have been in the real estate lending business. I can attest to aspects of the real estate transaction that her clients don't see, which is her careful attention to detail and professional process that assists the title company and lenders in our heavily regulated industry. She is the absolute best at communication and timely responses, so she plays a crucial role in keeping her client's transactions on straight tracks. Her clients always share with me how they love Carol's comfortable style of business so she obviously has that aspect covered as well!"
Scott Stevens
MVB Mortgage
"As a real estate attorney and business owner, I have worked with many agents throughout the years. There are few in the industry that can rival Carol's expertise and overall business acumen. Her transactions are always seamless and drama free as Carol anticipates and averts any issues that could derail her client's experience. In those unavoidable instances where complications arise, her proactive nature and calm professionalism ensures that the end result is positive for all involved. When surrounded by a sea of emotion that is typical of a real estate transaction, Carol maintains her professional objectivity and never loses sight of the ultimate goal of getting her clients into their new home or out of their old home. My goal as the settlement attorney is to match and continue the extraordinary level of service that Carol's clients received from her throughout the process."
Jeffrey M. Nowak
Attorney at Law, MBA
Cobalt Settlements, LLC
"I've had the pleasure of being represented by Carol Temple in three transactions over the last ten years. Carol is the epitome of a real estate professional. She works diligently and efficiently in identifying her client's need. More than that, she helps the client obtain the best possible value, whether buying or selling. In each of my transactions, Carol laid out a very specific plan for obtaining the best possible price and provided expert advice in either making offers or responding to offers. I can confidently say that in each transaction I either obtained the highest price the market would bear or I purchased at the most fair and reasonable price. Carol has been such a role model to me that when recently deciding on a mid-life career change, I opted to enter real estate largely due to the example that Carol has set. Of course, I would never want to compete with Carol, so I moved to another state!"
Paul Sicari
"When a career move took me and my family from New Jersey to Northern Virginia, I sought a REALTOR referral from an acquaintance who worked at Coldwell Banker's headquarters. He responded quickly and unequivocally with only one name – Carol Temple. It was immediately clear to me why Carol's reputation was so strong; she was responsive, engaged and engaging, diligent, patient and exceedingly knowledgeable about the Arlington real estate market. What distinguishes Carol from other REALTORS is her unique combination of technical knowledge and interpersonal skills. She had an uncanny ability to know what we needed and wanted without our having to tell her. We've recommended Carol to many friends and family and they've all agreed that Carol is the best REALTOR they've ever dealt with."
John Silbermann
"In 2015 we both sold a home and purchased a new one. Since we are two professionals with young children, this was a very busy and chaotic change for us. Carol helped us prepare our old home to sell by providing honest feedback on quick improvements. She even provided recommendations on which professionals to use. Our home had eight offers on it within a day of the open house! Settlement on our old house and our new home went smoothly due to all of Carol's diligent homework. Unfortunately shortly after we moved into our new home, there was a plumbing leak and we were forced to move out. This was outside of Carol's professional obligation to us, but she stepped in again to help us quickly find temporary housing and a contractor to begin repairing our home. We can't recommend Carol enough. She has deep history in the Northern Virginia real estate market and makes a very chaotic time go very smoothly."
Nick and Amy Ovuka
"I interviewed 3 highly rated local real estate agents in order to select one to handle the sale of an investment property in Arlington. Carol was by far the most impressive of the three and certainly lived up to my expectations. Her knowledge of the market and expertise in navigating multiple offers was instrumental in successfully selling the property for above the original listing price. She was always available to answer questions, provide advice and effectively deal with the skittish first time buyers and their inexperienced agent. Add me to your long list of satisfied clients."
Steve Howard
"As first-time home buyers, my wife and I were expecting the process to be a dreadful, anxiety inducing wallet and spirit bruising challenge. Enter Carol Temple – the single most knowledgeable, calm, straight forward real estate professional we'd encountered. Her intimate knowledge of properties and areas combined with her professional hand-holding and cool demeanor were quite disarming. All of these qualities led to the most important one of all: Trust. We knew from day one that we were in the most capable hands. Those hands guided us to our dream home and did so painlessly. I cannot evangelize Carol Temple's expertise, patience and professionalism enough. Simply put: Carol Temple is Real Estate!"
Pete Cody
"A friend recommended Carol Temple to us. Carol was not only instrumental in finding two homes for us to purchase that we love, she also made sure we didn't purchase alternative houses that, in hindsight, would have been major mistakes. We honestly don't know how we would have navigated this real estate market without her guidance. She helped us understand what we needed in the first place. She connected us to superb financing and home services through her extensive professional network. We would never consider working with anyone else."
Drs. Selvin Akkus-Clemens & Michael Clemens
"Carol you truly outdid our expectations. We could not have engaged a better person to manage the sale of our Arlington home. Following your "right-on" guidance on pricing and presentation, you sold our home in three days! Moreover, your support leading up to closing/settlement were over the top in excellence. You successfully guided us through the removal of several contingencies and ensured that nothing fell through the cracks. You kept our anxiety at bay."
Roger and Paula Bromen
"Carol was everything we had hoped for in a real estate agent. Her knowledge and expertise led us to a quick and smooth sale of our home."
Kristin and Peter Ruedel
"Carol was exceptional. She listened, coached, counseled and definitely knows her stuff. She kept us on track, focused and positive."
K. Oates
"Carol is a can-do woman who gets the job done. She consulted me as appropriate, made all the right professional judgments and she did all the work. Carol developed and executed the marketing strategy and, not only made it easy for me, she sold my home at the best possible price."
Mary Burdick
"Carol was amazing to work with. No other agent could have completed our very complicated sale. We can't say enough good things about Carol's performance!"
Tom and Clare Grubbs
"Generally, when I am asked for referrals I try to provide at least two or three names. If, however, someone asks me if I know a good residential real estate specialist, the only name I would consider providing is Carol Temple!"
Roger Overton
"We were so impressed with Carol when she represented the Buyer who bought our house that we said to ourselves, 'Who is this woman? We want her on our side next time.' So... we made sure Carol represented us with three subsequent properties. We will be calling on her again whenever we have a real estate need."
J. Beaverson
"Carol provided me with contractors to prepare the house for sale and provided oversight when I was unable to do so. Her organization skills and follow-through are exceptional. The result was a speedy, successful sale of our home."
Ann Ryan
"Carol's professionalism put us at ease at the very first meeting. We knew we were in good hands and felt secure and confident. Carol gave invaluable advice and encouraged us to use the provided information to make our own, informed decisions. Carol proved to be an honest, ethical agent and deservedly gained our full trust and confidence."
Ann Duffy
"Carol Temple is the reason my property sold. Prospective sellers and buyers should never underestimate the value in choosing an agent who knows the area, the other local agents well, and who is well known and well-connected in the local real estate community. Carol was the reason my selling process was so uncomplicated."
M. Walker
"Carol gave us clear guidance when selling our long-time home and buying another…including telling us 'no' when it needed to be said. We felt very supported and unpressured. What a positive experience."
Penny Defilippi
"Carol Temple knows Arlington! It's as simple as that. After 'spinning wheels' with another agent we called Carol at the advice of a colleague. With an abundance of experience, Carol knows exactly what her clients want to accomplish and how to obtain results. It was a wonderful experience to watch a master at work."
A. and J. Fisher
"Carol minimized our stress and provided us with excellent advice on pricing and presenting the house. We were absolutely confident that she would provide us with sound advice and represent our interests which she consistently did. Carol was always responsive to questions and concerns and found our buyer in an amazingly short time."
Mark Sherwood
"Carol's patience, flexibility and professionalism got us through a very stressful time. We had placed our property in the hands of an agent who steered us wrong. It was overpriced and we lost valuable time. In short, our credibility was shot. Carol fixed our mistake. Due to Carol's careful analysis and recommendations and her appropriate pricing and marketing, she managed our situation with professionalism and sold our property."
Traci Powell
"I have been selling and buying homes for 42 years and Carol is the best agent I have worked with -------ever!"
Jan Menig
"Mine was not an easy sale. In order for it to be a success, it had to be marketed just right, emphasizing the positives and downplaying the negatives. In your creative and well placed ads, you targeted just the right buyers most likely to be attracted to my property. My hard-to-sell property not only sold in 14 days but your help at a difficult and complex closing, due to the buyer's agent's inexperience, was invaluable and greatly appreciated."
L. Gordon
"Carol succeeded selling our property where another agent had not. The 2 experiences were like night and day."
Michael B.
"Our first meeting with Carol impressed us so much that we felt that if she was half as good as she seemed we would be happy. Well, she wasn't half as good – she was twice as good! She sold our house quickly and for top dollar. She dealt with our house sitter in a professional but firm manner, accomplishing what we had been unable to do in the way of cooperation. Carol's talented, reasonably priced contractors quickly fixed everything that needed fixing and her terrific cleaning woman's magic touch vastly improved our chances of a good sale. Carol was sensitive to our sadness at selling a house that been in our family for 45 years. She is the consummate professional. Thank you so much for all you did to sell our house. Everyone talks about the nightmares involved when selling property but working with you was a dream."
S. Pessaud
"Carol Temple is a professional. Her response to my calls and emails was always incredibly prompt and her calm and wise advice was invaluable."
C. Gallo
"Carol kept me focused throughout the whole process. Her knowledge of real estate is amazing. I never would have gotten to this point without her help."
Betsy Andrews
"I have worked with Carol both as a buyer and a seller. She listens to her client's needs and works hard to ensure that these needs are met. She makes a purchase or sale work."
K. Lynn
"Carol provided great guidance prior to our house going on the market and worked superbly to find a good buyer at a good price. Her professionalism gave us confidence in her ability to perform which was borne out by the successful conclusion of our sale."
Carl Shepherd
"Our experience was excellent. Carol provided accurate and informed advice about pricing strategy, advertising and negotiating. We could not be more pleased with the experience and the results."
A. Hartley
"Your knowledge, professionalism, organization and resourcefulness made our sale painless and your focus and negotiating skills produced a smooth outcome. Suggestions that you made were always based on firm and informed information that I could trust. I also greatly appreciated your almost instant accessibility when I had a question or concern. You have my highest recommendation."
W. Turner
"Carol was outstanding in keeping me informed. Her advice was sound and delivered in a very professional manner."
Nancy Brannan
"Carol was extremely easy to reach and, more importantly, was able to accurately read the market which enabled me to get the best possible price for my property. I am confident that if Carol had not managed my sale, I would have less profit."
Susan Griffins
"Carol is an extremely effective, dependable professional. I have nothing but good things to say about her. She was extraordinarily competent and absolutely on top of her game – five stars and three thumbs up!"
Thomas V. Murine, Esq.
"Carol never loses focus regarding her clients' best interests. Carol managed both a sale and a purchase for us and proved what it means to be a talented, smart and savvy professional. I highly recommend her."
G. Hall
"From the moment we first met Carol at an open house we knew she was the REALTOR for us. Carol helped us find and purchase a property when we were ready to down-size and expertly managed the sale of our Arlington home. She was focused, specific and gave us her undivided attention. Every detail mattered to Carol, whether we were aware of it or not. Poised, polished and a true professional."
N. and D. Torelli
"I can't thank you enough for helping us sell my Dad's property. We interviewed 4 different real estate agents and not one of them compared to you and your very impressive sales record. Since I was out of state, your help in handling everything from painting to repairs made my job easy. To top everything off, you sold the property at very close to our asking price. I was truly impressed by your professionalism and your connections. It made the process so much easier than I anticipated. I wholeheartedly recommend you to anyone!"
Philip Buscemi
"We have worked with Carol every time we have purchased or sold a home and are always thrilled with the result. Carol is efficient, practical and has a wealth of knowledge regarding Arlington real estate market. I always feel well represented every step of the process. She is the quintessential professional!"
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What is Energising Young Minds?
Energising Young Minds is a competition run by School-gen.
What is School-gen
School-gen is a Genesis Energy community initiative open to all New Zealand schools and their local communities. Since 2006 School-gen has helped Schools teach children about energy, providing free, fun educational resources.
School-gen is running Energising Young Minds because we want to encourage young New Zealanders to get interested in science, technology, engineering and maths. We reckon the more Kiwi kids can get enthused in these subjects, the better.
Why is Genesis involved in Schools?
Genesis is the company that powers the School-gen programme. As an electricity retailer and generator, Genesis rely on a huge amount of combined know-how from the worlds of science, technology, engineering and maths.We also know New Zealand's progress in this complex and fast-changing world will be influenced by the ability of our population to develop and harness skills in these areas. The Energising Young Minds competition is about helping schools to have the tools they need to engage kids in these important subjects.
What's the prize?
We're giving away $50,000 in total, made up of $25,000, $15,000 and $10,000 prizes to spend on science and technology equipment that will help their students engage in STEM learning.
Schools might consider things like a solar array so students can learn about renewable energy on the School-gen website or cool stuff like 3D printers, VR goggles and robotics kits.
How does the competition work?
It's easy. Schools enter (or are nominated) the competition and then have to get their local community to vote for them.
People can vote once a day up until 2 April 2018, so it's important to get the message out to as many people as possible.
When voting closes on 2 April the top five schools will go forward to a judging panel made up of a Genesis Executive and two external judges.
To make sure it's fair, we'll be dividing the total number of votes by the school role – which means a small school won't be disadvantaged.
Winning schools will be decided based on the challenges they hope the prize will address when teaching science, tech and maths and how they plan to engage their students in these subjects.
Does the school need to be okay with entering? Yes! It's important the School gets on board and that's why our School-gen team will get in touch with them.
How long will it take to get entries up?
Within two business working days of receiving the entry. We may need to resize the photo that is provided and check other aspects of the entry.
As soon as the entry has been approved, it will appear on the website and people can start voting for the school.
What can a school do to encourage their school community to vote?
We're keen for Energising Young Minds to be publicised in as many ways as possible. Schools will know what works best for them, and we expect publicity channels will include school websites, posters, and even competitions within schools to encourage students to come up with ways of maximising the votes they receive from their community.
When are the winners announced?
We plan to announce the lucky winners on 30 April 2018.
Why only three prizes? What about the hundreds of other schools who are interested in this stuff?
Our revamped School-gen website makes STEM-based learning available to all schools around New Zealand, free of charge. It's packed full of useful information, including instructional videos that show STEM learning in action. We'll make sure these resources are regularly updated, based on feedback from students, teachers and parents.
How will schools get the $$?
Each winning school will work with the School-gen team to determine how best to spend the money. Under the Terms and Conditions, the school must spend it on equipment that will support science, technology, engineering and math learning. The products will then be purchased by the school and an invoice for the prize money sent to School-gen who will have Genesis reimburse the school. The school must attach the invoices they have received for the products for reconciliation.
Note that the prize money is GST exclusive – so that's a bonus!
Which schools are eligible to enter?
All New Zealand schools are eligible to enter. The school doesn't have to be a Genesis energy customer, and it doesn't have to be a member of the School-gen programme.
How can small schools compete against big schools?
To make sure it's fair we'll be dividing the total number of votes by the school roll – which means a small school won't be disadvantaged.
What are School-gen's policies in relation to the use of information provided by the school / students entering the competition?
We will keep all personal information in accordance with Genesis' Privacy Policy (which can be viewed at www.genesisenergy.co.nz).
Who can vote?
The more the merrier! Energising Young Minds is open to anyone to vote: teachers, students, parents or members of the general public or local school community who have an interest in encouraging STEM-based learning at a school they care about.
Can a person vote in the competition more than once?
Yes, but no more than once a day for the period of the competition.
What happens if someone tries to set something up to automate voting?
Well we hope that won't happen but we can actually identify automated voting. If it happens we'll be in touch with the school and will take action from there.
How will the winners be selected?
The top five schools as voted for by their community will be put forward as Energising Young Minds finalists, and the three competition winners will be selected from these five.
A judging panel will choose the winning three schools based on the challenges they hope the prize will address when teaching science, tech and maths and how they plan to engage their students in these subjects.
How will the judges make that assessment?
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The Innocent Mage by Karen Miller
In the UK Orbit is the largest Science Fiction and Fantasy publisher, responsible for bringing readers such authors as Robert Jordan, Terry Brooks, Orson Scott Card, Laurell K. Hamilton, Tad Williams, J.V. Jones, R. Scott Bakker, etc. In September 2007, Orbit made its US debut thanks to Read More
Karen MillerKaren Miller was born in Vancouver, Canada, but was raised in Sydney, Australia where she still lives today. She wanted to be a writer from early childhood, but that took some time to happen. While she was waiting she worked as a public servant, a receptionist, in the horse industry, in local government, in publishing, in telecommunications, as a college lecturer and ran her own science fiction/fantasy/mystery bookshop. She fell in love with Star Wars when she saw it on the big screen, the very first time it was released in 1977. That love affair has lasted her whole life. So far she's written six mainstream fantasy novels and two Stargate SG-1 tie-ins. Read news and excerpts at Karen Miller's website.
Karen Miller also writes fantasy under the name K.E. Mills.
Kingmaker, Kingbreaker & Fisherman's Children — (2005-2011) The Awakened Mage is also published as Innocence Lost. The Prodigal Mage begins a sequel series called Fisherman's Children. Publisher: "The Innocent Mage is come, and we stand at the beginning of the end of everything." Being a fisherman like his father isn't a bad life, but it's not the one that Asher wants. Despite his humble roots, Asher has grand dreams. And they call him to Dorana, home of princes, beggars, and the warrior mages who have protected the kingdom for generations. Little does Asher know, however, that his arrival in the city is being closely watched by members of the Circle, people dedicated to preserving an ancient magic. Asher might have come to the city to make his fortune, but he will find his destiny.
The Innocent Mage: Fairly enjoyable fantasy
The Innocent Mage by Karen Miller
The Awakened Mage: Much darker
The Awakened Mage by Karen Miller
One theme drives the plot of Karen Miller's The Awakened Mage, sequel to The Innocent Mage: friendship. That friendship is exemplified in the sometimes tenuous, but always interesting friendship between Gar and Asher. In the first novel, the two formed an unlikely pair. Gar is a magickless prince, unable to serve as King of Lur, since the King is also the WeatherWorker and maintainer of Barl's Wall, the only thing keeping the evil of Morg at bay. And there is Asher, the intelligent and wily fisherman, who only seeks to serve the kingdom and his friend.
The story of The Awakened Mage (also called Innocence Lost) picks up where its predecessor left off, not wasting text space on retelling the story, as it is assumed the reader already knows all the events that have led to this... Read More
Godspeaker — (2007-2009) Empress is also published as Empress of Mijak. Publisher: When a scrawny unwanted girl is sold into slavery, a chain of events is set in motion that will have a profound impact on all the civilized world. Hekat is taken in chains to Mijak's largest city, home of the warlord Raklion. She is sold into his service and learns all she can about power — its wielding and its uses — as she fetches and carries and cleans and serves. She grows into a beautiful woman, and through ambition and manipulation Hekat becomes powerful enough to take over the rulership of Mijak… and then sets about making it into the greatest Empire ever known.
Empress: Bloody, violent, and creative
Empress by Karen Miller
Karen Miller's novel, Empress is shockingly different from her previous duology, Kingmaker, Kingbreaker. Empress shows us the rise of a barbarian warlord in a culture like the ancient Assyrian or Babylonian empires, with their city states that eventual become powerful nations. The society of Mikak is violent, worshipping a scorpion god who craves bloody ritual sacrifice. The godspeakers are the only people who are able to hear the god. They perform sacrifices and are a police force and a political entity separate from the warlord's control. But Hekat, a runaway slave girl, upsets that balance when she discovers that she can hear the god as well. Believing herself special, Hekat begins a slow climb up the soc... Read More
Magazine Monday: Grimdark Magazine, Issue Two
The opening story of Issue 2 of Grimdark Magazine, "The Line" by T.R. Napper, presents a picture in nobility. You might not think that at first, as the tale concerns George, a wrestler who makes a practice of breaking his opponents' bones; but, you soon learn, that's the least harm he can do to end a match. George is so good at his game that his wins come to seem too easy, and that's where danger seeps in. The thoroughly corrupt regime that runs the "free zones" — places that seem anything but free to the majority of those who live and work there — has plans for George. What will George do in the face of the implacable foe ironically called Hope Corporation? The story is predictable and manipulative, but nonetheless somehow exhilarating and, at the same time, depressing to read. I'm curious to see what Napper will do as his writing experience and skills grow.
Aaron Fox-Lerner's "Drone Str... Read More
Great Bookstores: Galaxy Bookshop in Sydney, Australia
Thanks to all the authors who've written in to tell us about the great bookstores they've been visiting! This week we hear from Janny Wurts and Karen Miller who wanted us to know about Galaxy Bookshop in Sydney Australia.
Galaxy Bookshop was established in 1975 and is an independent bookseller owned and operated by Abbey's Bookshop (also independent). They focus exclusively on science fiction, fantasy, horror and paranormal romance genres. Most of their books are US imports of titles that don't have local distribution or whose author doesn't have a deal with a UK publisher. Mark Timmony, the store manager, says that the Galaxy staff reads the books they sell and are pass... Read More


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Lauren Pasquarella Daley, PhD, joined Catalyst in June 2013 as part of the Information Center. As the fact-checking director, Lauren manages and develops all of Catalyst's fact-checking processes, working across departments to ensure that all Catalyst content is accurate and credible by thoroughly researching all facts, assertions, data, research, and sources. In her role, Lauren also manages, trains, and collaborates with other staff members on fact-checking procedures to ensure Catalyst's high commitment to accuracy in our work.
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Globally coal is one of the most mined mineral and India is no exception in this regard. India has the total reserve of 320 BTs (Billion Tonnes), out of global total of 860 BTs (Billion Tonnes). Mining in India is deemed as a major economic activity and it is pertinent to note that it contributes significantly to the economy of India. Although, the GDP contribution of the mining industry in India varies from 2.2% to 2.5% only but going by the GDP of the total industrial sector in the country the contribution ranges more than 10% to 11%.
Coal demand is largely contributed by the sectors like power, iron & steel, cement, etc. The increasing pace of industrialization & urbanization has raised the demand even further. The gap in demand-supply is increasing year-on-year. World's largest coal producer, and the nation's largest coal mining body CIL (Coal India Ltd.) has failed since quite a time in ramping up its capacity. In the FY (Fiscal Year) 2014-15 the gap in CIL's production target was 507 MTs whereas it was able to produce 494 MTs only. There is a 3% gap in planned v/s achieved coal production for CIL, and this is by far the smallest gap of CIL's inability. Hence it is quite interesting to study whether CIL would actually be able to produce 1 BTs by 2020, or it's just another dream.
The future of the other potentially large source of domestic coal, captive coal went into darkness with the historic verdict by the honorable SC (Supreme Court). GoI (Government of India) has done a commendable job to reduce the impact of de-allocation and not to result with any significant stranded capacity. And they have been active in thinking about introducing new policies to make the sector efficient and robust then ever. A few potentially game changer policies like coal swapping, coal pooling, PPP (Public-Private-Project) mode of operation in coal mining, auctioning of CIL's FSA (Fuel Supply Agreement) are under consideration
Besides these, coal imports emerge as the only option to meet the demand-supply gap. But imported coal is costly, and the pricing is done as per the policies & regulations prevalent in the country with the coal resource, thus exposing the coal developer to financial risk. Again the rising coal imports will be a concern for the energy security of the nation. But even if these aspects are ignored, the existing infrastructure is not adequate to facilitate this large quantum of imports. Thus it opens up the door for the development of infrastructure like ports and shipping.
By meticulously examining the dynamics involved in the coal industry of India, enincon attempts to blend the factual status of the sector and present a dossier which would be first of its kind and would enable clients with reliable insights and better understanding of the coal and its consuming sectors in the country. The key queries which find answer in this report are: What is likely domestic coal production in India by 2020? What would be the coal import scenario in India and its possible impacts on the stake holders? In this dossier enincon delves deep to and most exhaustively examines the regulatory and industry structure of Coal in India and its key impacts on the stake holders. Through this report, enincon attempts to unveil the pressure on the power generation companies, steel companies and other coal consuming industries with rising coal cost and increased focus on securing imported coal. Also, the status of coal washing and captive coal mining is mapped to details in the report to project actual picture for all the stake holders. The dossier also factors the entire coal consuming sector and their demand is analysed in exhaustively with particular focus on associated risks, cost dynamics and logistics involved.
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In response to the recent alarming chapters of military escalation, we urge all parties to act quickly to ensure the protection of civilians in northwest Syria and compliance with international humanitarian law.
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This is a fun salad that I came up with sometime last year. The inspiration comes from salads I've had at restaurants and homes across Europe, especially in Germany and France. I'd seen endives (chicory) prior to moving to Europe over ten years ago, but they seem to be much more popular and celebrated on this side of the Atlantic. That said, I have had some great endive salads in Montreal, too.
One of the cool things about endive leaves is that the shape is perfect for filling them up with ingredients and serving (and eating) them in a playful way. I love finger foods, and I love eating with my hands. It certainly has something to do with the amount of time I've spent in India and other parts of the world which embrace hands-on eating. I might feel awkward eating a salad with my hands at a restaurant, but sometimes it's fun at home.
As much as I enjoy cooking and warm food, I like to eat a lot of raw food, too. Salads are the obvious choice, with snacking on sprouts and vegetables on their own another option. I like to get creative with salads and make things more interesting. A lot of the creativity is in the dressings, with almost endless possibilities.
Depending how you make these Endive Sprout Boats (and especially the dressing) it can be mostly or entirely raw. Use raw walnuts (not toasted) and skip the sesame oil and soy sauce if you really want to go basic and uncooked. Play with the amount of lemon juice to get the salty-sour right. You could even grind your own sesame (and/or sunflower seeds) instead of using ready-made tahini, if you want.
Endive Sprout Boats with Sesame Soy dressing
serves 3-4 / time 15 min
- 12 endive leaves
- 1 medium carrot peeled, grated
- 2 cups / 2 oz / 60 g alfalfa or mixed sprouts
- 1/2 cup / 2 oz / 60 g walnut pieces lightly toasted
- 2 Tbsn olive oil
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 Tbsn soy sauce
- 2 Tbsn lemon juice or 1 Tbsn rice wine vinegar
- 1 Tbsn tahini
- 1 Tbsn water
- 1 Tbsn agave syrup
- 1/4 tsp black pepper ground
- Wash and separate endive leaves and arrange on plate(s).
- Fill leaves with grated carrot, sprouts. Top with walnuts.
- Mix oils, soy sauce, lemon juice, tahini, water, agave, pepper in bowl.
- Pour dressing over boats and serve!
Candied Walnuts: Begin to toast walnuts in a small pan on medium heat. After they start to roast, add 1/2 tsp sugar. Stir constantly as you toast until sugar melts and coats nuts, 1-2 min.


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Northern Manhattan Arts and Culture (NMAC) is creating a publicly available, searchable directory of artists living and working in Washington Heights and Inwood. The goal is for local artists to be featured in a centralized resource for our artistic community. If you are an uptown artist, we want to include you! Please enter your information into the database and remember to come back often to update your profile with new concerts, exhibits, openings and shows. All information will be linked to the NMAC/Heightsites event calendar and featured in the Heightsites newsletter plus on social media.
Northern Manhattan Arts and Culture (NMAC) is creating a publicly available, searchable directory of spaces (including commercial) available for artistic and cultural use in Washington Heights and Inwood. If you own, rent, or are connected to a venue where our uptown neighbors can create or present arts and culture, we want to include your space, no matter how small or large. Please note, both rental and free space can be entered into the directory.
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